The joint Armenia-U.S. military exercise "EAGLE PARTNER 2024"

On July 15th, the joint Armenia-U.S. military exercise, "EAGLE PARTNER 2024" commenced at the Military Academy named after Vazgen Sargsyan of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia. The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, and the U.S. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia, Kristina A. Kvien, along with other dignitaries. The national anthems of Armenia and the United States, as well as the anthem of the "EAGLE PARTNER 2024" exercise, were performed. The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan and U.S. Ambassador Kvien delivered welcoming speeches to the military personnel participating in the exercises. The Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, in his speech, particularly noted: "I highly appreciate the work of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and the Kansas National Guard, which has been a partner of Armenia for more than two decades. I also commend the military personnel of the Peacekeeping Brigade of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, representatives of the U.S. Embassy, and employees of the RA Ministry of Defense who participated in the effective planning of these exercises. I highly value this cooperation, which is aimed at enhancing the level of interoperability between units participating in international peacekeeping missions within the framework of peacekeeping operations."

15/07/2024

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The Minister of Defence of Georgia visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial

The Minister of Defence of Georgia Irakli Chikovani visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial to honor the memory of the Martyrs. The Minister laid a wreath at the Memorial and placed flowers at the eternal flame that commemorates the Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.

12/07/2024

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The Minister of Defence of Georgia planted a personalized spruce tree on the premises

The Minister of Defence of Georgia, Irakli Chikovani, planted a personalized spruce tree on the premises of the Ministry of Defence’s administrative complex.

12/07/2024

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А tête-à-tête conversation took place between Suren Papikyan and Irakli Chikovani

After the welcoming ceremony at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence, a tête-à-tête conversation took place between the Minister of Defence of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, and the Minister of Defence of Georgia, Irakli Chikovani. This was followed by a meeting with the extended delegations. During the meeting, the current level of cooperation was highly valued. Issues related to Armenia-Georgia cooperation in the field of defence and regional security were discussed. The parties also presented details regarding the ongoing reforms in the Armed Forces of both countries. At the end of the meeting, the Defence Ministers signed the 2024 cooperation plan between the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia and the Ministry of Defence of Georgia.

12/07/2024

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Suren Papikyan hosted Irakli Chikovani at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence

On July 12th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, hosted the Defence Minister of Georgia, Irakli Chikovani, who arrived in Armenia for an official visit, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence. At the Ministry of Defence, a welcoming ceremony for Defence Minister Irakli Chikovani took place, featuring a guard of honor and a military band. The national anthems of the Republic of Armenia and Georgia were played.

12/07/2024

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Тhe Minister of Defence of Georgia arrived in the Republic of Armenia for an official visit

On July 12th, the delegation led by the Minister of Defence of Georgia, Irakli Chikovani, arrived in the Republic of Armenia for an official visit.

12/07/2024

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Meeting in the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia

On the sidelines of his working visit to Armenia, the Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Minister of Defence and Defence Policy Director of the Austrian Ministry of Defence, Dr. Arnold Kammel, met with the Head of the Department of Defence Policy and International Cooperation of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Mr. Levon Ayvazyan. The parties presented the progress and priorities of reforms in both countries and discussed possibilities for exchanging experiences in these areas. They also addressed prospective directions of cooperation in the defence field and issues related to multilateral cooperation formats. As part of his visit, Dr. Arnold Kammel visited the NDRU of the RA MoD and met with the university’s Professors and Lecturers staff. Dr. Arnold Kammel paid tribute to the Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex.

11/07/2024

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Suren Papikyan received the Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Minister of Defence

On July 10th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan, received the Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Minister of Defence, Defence Policy Director of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Austria Dr. Arnold Kammel. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Austria to the Republic of Armenia, Thomas Mühlmann, also attended the meeting. The discussions focused on perspectives of cooperation between Armenia and Austria in the field of defence. Suren Papikyan presented the progress of defence reforms in Armenia and, in that context, the scope of international cooperation. Issues related to regional security were also discussed.

10/07/2024

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Suren Papikyan received Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran

On July 9th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mr. Mehdi Sobhani. The newly appointed Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the IRI in the RA, Colonel Mohammad Najafi, also participated in the meeting. Minister Papikyan extended congratulations to the newly appointed Defence Attaché and conveyed his best wishes for success in his pivotal mission. Furthermore, Suren Papikyan expressed gratitude to the former Defence Attaché, Colonel Bahman Sadeghin for productive cooperation. The discussion encompassed topics related to Armenia-Iran defence cooperation and regional security.

09/07/2024

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Armenia-U.S. joint exercise "EAGLE PARTNER 2024" will be held in Armenia

In the framework of preparation for participation in international peacekeeping missions the Armenia-U.S. joint exercise "EAGLE PARTNER 2024" will be held from 15 to 24 July in Armenia. Servicemembers from the peacekeeping brigade of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, the U.S. Army Europe and Africa, and the Kansas National Guard participate in the exercise. The exercise will focus on stabilization tasks between conflicting parties during a peacekeeping mission. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance the interoperability of units participating in international peacekeeping missions, exchange best practices in control and tactical communication, and improve the readiness of the Armenian unit. Units preparing for international peacekeeping operations regularly engage in similar joint military exercises and training with partner countries.

06/07/2024

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Suren Papikyan held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Defence of Cyprus

On June 28th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Defence of Cyprus, Vasilis Palmas. During the discussion, topics related to defence cooperation between Armenia and Cyprus were addressed. Additionally, issues concerning the agenda for the upcoming official visit of the Minister of Defence of Cyprus to the Republic of Armenia were also deliberated.

28/06/2024

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The MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation

The statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on June 21st, between 12:25 pm and 3:35 pm, units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia discharged fire on Azerbaijani combat positions located in the eastern part of the border, does not correspond to reality.

22/06/2024

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