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Minister of Defece of the Republic of Armenia conveyed his congratulations on the occasion of the National Day of France
Minister of Defece of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan conveyed his congratulations on the occasion of the National Day of France on his X page. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the friendly people of France, its leadership, and my counterpart, Minister for the Armed Forces of the French Republic Sébastien Lecornu on the occasion of the National Day. I wish France lasting peace, stability, and continued prosperity. I am confident that the close friendship and cooperation between Armenia and France-including in the field of defence-will continue to deepen, contributing to the peace and prosperity of both nations."
14/07/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Armenia and the newly appointed Defense Attaché
On July 11, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Armenia Kristina Kvien and the newly appointed Defense Attaché, Colonel Matthew Crowe. The Head of the Defense Agency congratulated Colonel Crowe on his appointment and wished him success in his mission. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of defense cooperation between Armenia and the U.S. Both sides assessed the existing level of cooperation as high. The U.S. side reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the ongoing defense reforms in Armenia. The meeting also touched upon issues related to regional and international security.
11/07/2025
ԱվելինChief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces held a meeting with the Deputy Commander of NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum
On July 10, the First Deputy Minister of Defence-Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, held a meeting with the Deputy Commander of NATO Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum, Lieutenant General John Mead. The parties discussed issues related to bilateral cooperation.
10/07/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran
On July 9, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh. During the conversation, the Ministers discussed international and regional security topics, as well as issues related to bilateral cooperation. Both sides underscored the importance of enhancing stability and peace in the region.
09/07/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Armenia
On July 2, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to the Republic of Armenia, Nilakshi Saha Sinha. During the meeting, topics concerning Armenia–India cooperation in the defence sector, as well as regional and international security issues, were addressed.
02/07/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Armenia
On July 2, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Armenia, Olivier Decottignies. During the meeting, the sides discussed issues related to Armenia–France cooperation in the defence sector. Both parties highly valued the progress achieved within the framework of bilateral cooperation and outlined the key directions for its further development. Regional and international developments were also among the topics of discussion.
02/07/2025
ԱվելինUnits of the Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire in the direction of the Nerkin Hand settlement in the Syunik Province
On June 20, between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., units of the Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire in the direction of the Nerkin Hand settlement in the Syunik Province, causing damage to a residential house. No casualties were reported. We urge the Azerbaijani side to conduct an investigation into the shelling of the residential house in Nerkin Hand and to provide public explanations regarding the incident.
20/06/2025
ԱվելինThe delegation of the Ministry of Defence of the RA participated in an extended technical briefing on the Wassenaar Arrangement
On June 16–17, the delegation of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, headed by Secretary General of the RA MoD Hamlet Batikyan, participated in an extended technical briefing on the Wassenaar Arrangement held in Vienna. The briefing focused on the control of military products and the process of updating the relevant control lists. Within the framework of the visit, the Armenian delegation held a private meeting with Mr. Kaifu Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan and Chair of the Wassenaar Arrangement, as well as with Mr. György Molnár, Ambassador and Head of Secretariat of the Wassenaar Arrangement. Discussions focused on cooperation within the framework of the Wassenaar Arrangement and opportunities for its further expansion. In addition, the delegation held separate bilateral meetings with partners from the United States and France, during which issues related to the control of military products and prospects for enhanced cooperation in this domain were addressed.
17/06/2025
ԱվելինThe delegation from the National Defence College of India is paying a study visit to the Republic of Armenia
From June 9 to 13 the delegation from the National Defence College of India, headed by Major General Samarth Nagar, is paying a study visit to the Republic of Armenia. On June 9, the First Deputy Minister of Defence-Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan received the delegation at the Ministry of Defence. During the meeting, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan briefed the delegation on the ongoing reforms within the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. The sides also exchanged views on issues related to regional and international security.
09/06/2025
ԱվելինThe regular session of the working groups on the assessment of the Planning and Review Process (PARP) document, which coordinates the Armenia-NATO partnership, was held
From June 3 to 5, the regular session of the working groups on the assessment of the Planning and Review Process (PARP) document, which coordinates the Armenia-NATO partnership, was held at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress made in implementing the Partnership Goals outlined in the PARP document and on formulating further steps. Participants included representatives from the Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, as well as other relevant governmental bodies, and NATO structures involved in the Armenia-NATO Planning and Review Process. Concluding the meeting, the Head of the Defence Policy and International Cooperation Department of the RA Ministry of Defence Levon Ayvazyan and Director of the NATO Defence and Security Cooperation Directorate Piers Cazalet, commended the quality and consistency of the partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to deepening Armenia-NATO cooperation.
05/06/2025
ԱվելինRegular Armenia–United Kingdom consultations on defence issues were held at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia.
On May 29, regular Armenia–United Kingdom consultations on defence issues were held at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. During the consultations, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, Major General Artur Yeroyan, presented to his British counterparts the ongoing transformation process of the Armenian army and discussed priority areas of reform. The discussions also covered regional and international security issues, as well as defence cooperation. The parties reviewed in detail the implementation of agreements reached during previous consultations and assessed the progress made under the bilateral cooperation program. Both sides reaffirmed their readiness to further deepen cooperation across a range of areas of mutual interest. At the conclusion of the consultations, the Head of the Defence Policy and International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Levon Ayvazyan, and the UK Defence Ministry’s Director of Policy Affairs for Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia, Christopher Key signed the Defence Cooperation Programme for 2025–2026.
30/05/2025
ԱվելինUnits of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire in the direction of the settlement of Khoznavar in Syunik Province
On May 30, between 12:10 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire in the direction of the Khoznavar settlement in the Syunik Province, damaging the bathroom of a residential house and fatally wounding a small ruminant. We urge the Azerbaijani side to conduct an investigation into the incident and to provide public explanations regarding the shelling of the residential area in Khoznavar.
30/05/2025
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