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Units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire in the direction of the settlement of Khoznavar in Syunik Province
On April 23, at approximately 10:20 p.m., units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire in the direction of the Khoznavar settlement in Syunik Province, resulting in damage to a residential house. There were no reported casualties. We call on the Azerbaijani side to conduct an investigation into the shelling of the residential house in Khoznavar and to provide public clarification. It should be recalled that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations and related reports. However, Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this initiative.
23/04/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland to Armenia
On April 23 the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland to Armenia Kirsti Narinen. During the meeting, the sides discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation between Armenia and Finland in the field of defence, as well as prospects for multilateral cooperation with NATO and the European Union. The parties also exchanged views on issues concerning regional and international security.
23/04/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Armenia
On April 23, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Armenia, Robert Gerschner. Minister Papikyan congratulated Ambassador Gerschner on assuming his post and wished him success in further strengthening of the cooperation between Armenia and Austria. During the meeting, the sides discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Armenia and Austria in the field of defence, as well as issues related to regional and international security.
23/04/2025
ԱվելինUnits of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire in the direction of the settlement of Khoznavar in Syunik Province
On April 20 at approximately 02:30 a.m., units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire in the direction of the settlement of Khoznavar in Syunik Province, inflicting damage on a solar water heater installed on the roof of a residential building. No casualties were reported. We urge the Azerbaijani side to conduct a thorough investigation into the shelling of the residential building in Khoznavar and to issue a public explanation. It is important to note that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations and related reports. However, Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this initiative.
21/04/2025
ԱվելինThe statement issued by the MoD of Azerbaijan does not correspond to reality
The statement disseminated by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on April 18 at approximately 10:35p.m., the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire on Azerbaijani combat positions located in the southeastern section of the border, does not correspond to reality. It is important to note that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations and related reports. However, Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this initiative. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia reaffirms that, in accordance with the position of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, it stands ready to investigate the facts supporting the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, should they be provided to the Republic of Armenia.
19/04/2025
ԱվելինUnits of the Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire toward the Khnatsakh
On April 13, at approximately 10:20 p.m., units of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan discharged fire in the direction of the Khnatsakh settlement in the Syunik Province, resulting in damage to the village’s cultural center. No casualties were reported. We urge the Azerbaijani side to conduct an investigation into the shelling of the Khnatsakh cultural center and to provide public explanations. It is important to note that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations and related reports. However, Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this initiative.
14/04/2025
ԱվելինThe MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation
The statement disseminated by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on April 11, between 8:10 p.m. and 11:15 p.m., units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire towards Azerbaijani combat positions located in the eastern and southeastern sections of the border, does not correspond to reality. It is important to note that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations and related reports. However, Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this initiative. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia reaffirms that, in accordance with the position of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, it stands ready to investigate the facts supporting the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, should they be provided to the Republic of Armenia.
12/04/2025
ԱվելինThe statement issued by the MoD of Azerbaijan does not correspond to reality
The statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on April 10, at approximately 8:55 p.m., units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire towards Azerbaijani combat positions located in the northeastern section of the border, does not correspond to reality. It is important to note that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations and related reports. However, Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this initiative. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia reaffirms that, in accordance with the position of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, it stands ready to investigate the facts supporting the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, should they be provided to the Republic of Armenia.
11/04/2025
ԱվելինThe MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation
The statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on April 9, at approximately 11:50 p.m., units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire towards Azerbaijani combat positions located in the northeastern section of the border, does not correspond to reality. It is worth recalling that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations and related reports. However, Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this initiative. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia reaffirms that, in accordance with the position of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, it stands ready to investigate the facts supporting the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, should they be provided to the Republic of Armenia.
10/04/2025
ԱվելինThe MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation
The statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on April 9, between 7:25 p.m. and 7:35 p.m., units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire towards the Azerbaijani combat positions located in the southeastern section of the border, does not correspond to reality. It is worth recalling that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations and related reports. However, Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this initiative. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia reaffirms that, in accordance with the position of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, it stands ready to investigate the facts supporting the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, should they be provided to the Republic of Armenia.
09/04/2025
ԱվելինSpecial forces units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia and the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct joint military exercise
From April 9 to 10, special forces units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia and the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct joint military exercise. The unit of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia will conduct its portion of the exercise on the territory of Armenia, while the unit of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will conduct its portion on the territory of Iran. The exercise involves operations to neutralize attacks by simulated terrorist groups on border checkpoints located along the Armenia–Iran state border.
09/04/2025
ԱվելինThe statement issued by the MoD of Azerbaijan does not correspond to reality
The statement by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on April 8, between 7:20 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire towards Azerbaijani combat positions located in the southeastern section of the border, does not correspond to reality. It should be recalled that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism for investigating ceasefire violations and related reports. However, Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this initiative. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia reaffirms that, in accordance with the position of the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, it stands ready to investigate the facts supporting the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, should they be provided to the Republic of Armenia.
09/04/2025
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