Suren Papikyan visited the joint pavilion of the Armenian military-industrial sector companies

In the frameworks of the "Eurosatory 2026" international exhibition, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited the joint pavilion of the Armenian military-industrial sector companies, where the country's scientific research and production potential is displayed.

Suren Papikyan participated in the official opening ceremony of the "Eurosatory 2026"

On June 15, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan participated in the official opening ceremony of the "Eurosatory 2026" international exhibition held in Paris.

Suren Papikyan arrived in Paris

Defence Minister Suren Papikyan arrived in Paris on a working visit.

Artur Yeroyan participated in the session of the Executive Academic Board of the European Security and Defence College

From June 10 to 11, a delegation led by the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, Major General Artur Yeroyan, participated in the session of the Executive Academic Board of the European Security and Defence College at the headquarter of the European Commission in Brussels. During the event, Major General Artur Yeroyan presented the reforms being implemented in the fields of military education and training within the framework of the transformation of the Army of the Republic of Armenia. Speeches were also delivered by the Head of the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy of the Ministry of Defence, Major General Arsen Mangasaryan, and Tigran Harutyunyan, Coordinator of the Ministry of Defence's Cooperation in the Field of Military Education with NATO and the EU. Representatives of the Executive Academic Board of the European Security and Defence College highly appreciated the reforms being implemented in the military educational institutions of the Republic of Armenia and emphasized the importance of expanding cooperation, in particular within the framework of the EU military “Erasmus” (EMILYO) program. The proposal of the National Defence Research University of the Ministry of Defence and the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy to join the college as an associate partner was approved, and was forwarded to the college’s steering committee for approval. Within the framework of the visit to Brussels, the delegation of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia met with the Head of the Directorate for Defence and Security Cooperation, Piers Cazalet, at NATO Headquarter, to discuss issues related to current programs and prospects for cooperation in the defence sector.

Highlights from the Republic Day Military Parade

The Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia received the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

The Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Arman Sargsyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Armenia Marieke Monroy-Winter and the newly appointed Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel A.G.E. (Adry) Huybrechts. The Deputy Minister congratulated the for Defence Attaché on his appointment and wished him success. During the meeting, issues related to the current process and prospects of bilateral cooperation between Armenia and the Netherlands in the field of defence and in a multilateral format with NATO and the EU were discussed.

Suren Papikyan visited the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw

The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw. Accompanied by the guard of honor, the Minister laid a wreath and paid tribute. During the visit, Minister Papikyan learned about the history of the memorial complex.

Suren Papikyan and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz issued statements to the press

The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan and the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Poland Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz issued statements to the press.

A meeting with an expanded delegation took place after the private meeting between Suren Papikyan and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz

The private meeting between the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan and the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Poland Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz was followed by a meeting with an expanded delegation. The parties expressed satisfaction with the current level of cooperation, emphasizing that it is being effectively implemented in accordance with the 2026 bilateral plan signed between the Ministries of Defence of the two countries. Military education, exchange of experience and participation in joint exercises were identified as priority areas for further cooperation. The importance of implementing military-technical cooperation within the framework of the agreement on military-technical cooperation signed in February of this year was also discussed. The ministers agreed to continue the discussions in Yerevan and Suren Papikyan invited Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz to visit Armenia. An agreement was also reached on opening the Office of Defence Attache at the Armenian Embassy in Warsaw in the near future. The interlocutors exchanged views on regional and international security issues.

A private meeting between Suren Papikyan and Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has begun

A private meeting between the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan and the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Poland Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has begun.

A welcoming ceremony for the Minister of Defence of the RA was held at the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Poland

On May 6, a welcoming ceremony for the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan was held at the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Poland, with the participation of a guard of honor. The national anthems of the two countries were performed.

Suren Papikyan toured the pavilions of the "Defence24 Days" conference

The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan toured the pavilions of the "Defence24 Days" conference held in Warsaw and got acquainted with the displayed samples of military equipment and weapons.