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Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Armenia
On August 21, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Armenia, Christos Sofianopoulos, the Defence Attaché, Brigadier General Christos Arseniou, who is completing his mission in Armenia, and the newly appointed Defence Attaché, Colonel Vasileios Tzouvaras. Suren Papikyan thanked Brigadier General Christos Arseniou for his great contribution to the development of cooperation between Armenia and Greece in the defence sector. The Minister emphasized the recent achievements within the framework of cooperation, wishing the Brigadier General success in his future activities. At the same time, the Minister of Defence, Suren Papikyan, congratulated the newly appointed Defence Attaché, Colonel Tzouvaras, and wished him success. At the end of the meeting, the Minister awarded Brigadier General Christos Arseniou with the Medal for Military Cooperation.
21/08/2026
ԱվելինKaren Brutyan received Defence Secretary of India at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence
On August 18, Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Karen Brutyan received Defence Secretary of India Rajesh Kumar Singh at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence. During the meeting, issues related to Armenia-India cooperation in the defence sector, in particular, military-technical cooperation, were discussed.
18/08/2026
ԱվելինEdvard Asryan received Defence Secretary of India
Today, First Deputy Minister of Defence, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan received Defence Secretary of India Rajesh Kumar Singh. During the meeting, issues related to Armenia-India cooperation in the defence sector were discussed. Within the framework of the previously reached agreement, the parties exchanged a document defining the new format of cooperation between the General Staffs of the Armed Forces of the two countries.
17/08/2026
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received Defence Secretary of India, Rajesh Kumar Singh
On August 17, at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence, Minister Suren Papikyan received Defence Secretary of India, Rajesh Kumar Singh who arrived in Armenia on an official visit. The Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan highly appreciated the progress of cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, Armenia-India defence cooperation was discussed, including issues related to military-technical cooperation. The parties also discussed issues related to regional and international security. The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of India to Armenia Nilakshi Saha Sinha.
17/08/2026
ԱվելինThe Defence Secretary of India arrived
On August 16, Defence Secretary of India, Rajesh Kumar Singh arrived in Armenia on an official visit.
16/08/2026
ԱվելինChief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces received the newly appointed Ambassadorof the Republic of Rwanda
First Deputy Minister of Defence, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of Armenia, Joseph Nzabamwita. The meeting was also attended by the Defence Attaché of Rwanda to the Republic of Armenia, Colonel Anthony B. Mbagaze. Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan congratulated the Ambassador on assuming the position, wishing him success in his responsible mission. During the meeting, the possibilities of cooperation in the field of defence between Armenia and Rwanda were discussed. Views were exchanged on issues of mutual interest. The Ambassador conveyed to the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia the warm greetings of the Chief of the Defence Staff of Rwanda and the readiness to develop bilateral relations.
15/08/2026
ԱվելինChief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces received a delegation led by the Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Armenia
On July 29, First Deputy Minister of Defence, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan received a delegation led by the Head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Armenia, Daphne Mare. During the meeting, the main directions of cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia and the ICRC, as well as issues related to the support provided to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia in the field of international humanitarian law, were discussed. Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan highly appreciated the joint work and results, expressing gratitude to the ICRC delegation for the cooperation and support provided in developing the capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. In turn, Daphne Mare presented the process of long-term cooperation, emphasizing that one of its main goals is the continuous development of the capabilities of the armed forces in the direction of integrating international humanitarian law.
29/07/2026
ԱվելինAn instructor training course was held at the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy
From June 29 to July 22, an instructor training course was held at the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia with the participation of the British military advisory training team for instructors of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. The goal of the course was to introduce the participants to the role and importance of an instructor, teaching methodology, teaching modern instructor skills, etc. During the course, the participants passed practical and theoretical tests, as a result of which a number of servicemen received instructor qualification certificates.
23/07/2026
ԱվելինAshot Zakaryan received at the Military Police a delegation led by the Head of the Military Police Department of the Defence Forces of Georgia
On July 21, the Head of the Military Police of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Major General Ashot Zakaryan, received at the Military Police a delegation led by the Head of the Military Police Department of the Defence Forces of Georgia, Major General Shalva Shengelia, who is on a three-day visit to Armenia to exchange experience and develop cooperation in the field of military police. During the meeting, reaffirming the agreements reached in October of last year, the parties presented the structure, functions and characteristics of their units, discussed the possibilities of expanding cooperation, exchanging experience and strengthening partnership relations. Then, the members of the delegation toured the territory of the Military Police. At the end of the tour, the heads of the two structures planted a fir tree together in the “Yeghevnineri Park” (Fir Trees Park) as a symbol of continuous cooperation and friendship between the military police of Armenia and Georgia.
22/07/2026
ԱվելինThe Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy and the National Defence Research University of the Ministry of Defence have joined the large family of the European Security and Defence College
Since July 20, the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy and the National Defence Research University of the Ministry of Defence have joined the large family of the European Security and Defence College as associate partners of the institution. Based on the proposal of the Executive Academic Board of the European Security and Defence College of June 11, the College’s Steering Committee unanimously approved the candidacies of the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy and the National Defence Research University of the Ministry of Defence on July 3, granting the College the status of associate partner. The issue was then submitted to the European Union Member States for approval through a silence procedure.
22/07/2026
ԱվելինArman Sargsyan received the Head of the European Union Mission in Armenia
On July 14, Deputy Minister of Defence Arman Sargsyan received the Head of the European Union Mission in Armenia, Satu Koivu, at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence. Arman Sargsyan congratulated Satu Koivu on assuming the leadership of the EU Mission to Armenia and wished him success in the accomplishment of the mission. During the meeting, issues related to the activities of the EU Civilian Mission in Armenia were discussed.
14/07/2026
ԱվելինThe “Eagle Partner 2026” military exercise took place
On June 25, the closing ceremony of the “Eagle Partner 2026” military exercise took place at the “Zar” training center. The leadership of the exercise thanked the personnel for effective cooperation, high professional training, successful conduct of the exercises and exchange of experience. A personnel award ceremony was held as part of the closing ceremony. The goal of the “Eagle Partner 2026” military exercise, held in Armenia from June 17-25, was to increase the level of cooperation between participating units during the implementation of international peacekeeping missions, improve the organization of joint operations and strengthening cooperation between partner countries.
25/06/2026
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