Suren Papikyan delivered a statement within the framework of the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting
On May 14, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan delivered a statement within the framework of the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting. Welcoming the participants of the meeting, Suren Papikyan noted in his speech Armenia's support for international peacekeeping processes and presented the country's new commitments: providing appropriately trained personnel for involvement in UN peacekeeping missions, organizing international peacekeeper training courses in Armenia, and implementing actions to support the increased participation of female peacekeepers in UN missions.
14/05/2025
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 May 13, between 08:45 and 09:30 p.m., the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire on Azerbaijani combat positions located in the eastern and southeastern sections of the border, does not correspond to reality
14/05/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan met with the Federal Minister of Defence of the FRG Boris Pistorius
On May 13, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Federal Minister of Defence of the FRG Boris Pistorius, in Berlin. During the meeting, the progress and development prospects of Armenia-Germany cooperation in the defence sector were discussed. Both parties highly appreciated the current level of cooperation and expressed their commitment to further developing it. The interlocutors also addressed issues related to regional and international security.
14/05/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan held informal meetings with several of his counterparts
Today, Defence Minister Suren Papikyan held informal meetings with several of his counterparts, including the Defence Ministers of China, Kazakhstan, and Georgia, as well as the UN Secretary-General and the Federal Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany.
13/05/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan met with the Minister for the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom Luke Pollard, in Berlin
On May 13, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Minister for the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom Luke Pollard, in Berlin. At the meeting, topics related to the key areas of Armenia-United Kingdom cooperation in the defence sector and the prospects for their development were discussed. Both sides expressed their willingness to give new impetus to bilateral cooperation by appointing defence attachés in each country. They also discussed issues concerning regional and international security.
13/05/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan participated in the official opening ceremony of the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting held in Berlin
On May 13, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan participated in the official opening ceremony of the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting held in Berlin. During the meeting, representatives of participating countries will discuss the current challenges facing UN peacekeeping and the reform priorities required to overcome them. The participants of the ministerial meeting will outline their commitments to advancing international stability and security within the framework of the UN.
13/05/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan left for the Federal Republic of Germany on a working visit
On May 12, the delegation led by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan left for the Federal Republic of Germany on a working visit.
12/05/2025
ԱվելինThe MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation
The statement disseminated by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on May 10 at approximately 09:55 a.m., the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire on Azerbaijani combat positions located in the eastern section of the border, does not correspond to reality.
10/05/2025
ԱվելինUnits of the Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire toward the Khnatsakh
On May 9, at approximately 10:20 p.m., units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire in the direction of the Khnatsakh settlement in Syunik Province, resulting in damage to the roof of 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 Khnatsakh and to provide public clarification.
10/05/2025
ԱվելինUnits of the Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire toward the Khnatsakh
On May 7, at approximately 10:22 p.m., units of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces opened fire in the direction of the Khnatsakh settlement in Syunik Province, resulting in damage to the roof of 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 Khnatsakh and to provide public clarification.
08/05/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan held a meeting with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus
On May 7, within the framework of his working visit to Greece, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan held a meeting with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus Vasilis Palmas. During the meeting, the Ministers discussed issues related to Armenia–Cyprus cooperation in the field of defence. They also exchanged views on topics related to regional and international security.
07/05/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan participated in the opening ceremony of the “DEFEA-2025” international defence exhibition
Within the framework of his working visit to the Hellenic Republic, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan participated in the opening ceremony of the “DEFEA-2025” international defence exhibition. Following the ceremony, Minister Papikyan visited the pavilion of the Republic of Armenia and held meetings with the representatives of the participating companies.
06/05/2025
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