On May 20, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization, Robert Floyd, in Vienna.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that the role of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty in non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament was emphasized on both sides.
"Armenia, as a supporter of non-proliferation, is faithful to its commitment to the treaty, and also emphasizes the continuity and increasing visibility of the effective cooperation formed with the organization to date," Ararat Mirzoyan said.
The interlocutors discussed the issues of Armenia's cooperation with the organization, particularly in the context of capacity development projects. The meeting also touched upon the challenges existing in modern conditions, as well as regional issues. Armenia signed the agreement in 1996. on October 1 and ratified in 2006. on July 12.
