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The Minister of Defence received Ambassador of the French Republic
On February 14th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Armenia, Olivier Decottignies. During the meeting, the ongoing progress of cooperation in the defence sector, as well as issues related to regional security, were discussed.
14/02/2024
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On February 13th, as a result of Azerbaijan’s armed forces firing on Armenian combat positions in Nerkin Hand (Syunik Province), the following lost their lives: Edward Hamlet Harutyunyan (1974) Gagik Varazdat Manukyan (1982) Arsen Gagik Hambardzumyan (1979) Hrachya Talish Hovhannisyan (1957) The Ministry of Defence expresses its condolences and support to the family members and relatives of the victims.
13/02/2024
ԱվելինAs a result of the Azerbaijani armed forces firing, the Armenian side has 4 killed and 1 wounded
On February 13th, Azerbaijani armed forces' gunfire toward Armenian combat positions near Nerkin Hand (Syunik Province) resulted in 4 killed in action and 1 wounded on the Armenian side. The wounded individual's health condition is currently assessed as moderate, with no immediate threat to life. The Ministry of Defence will publish the list of the deceased at a later time.
13/02/2024
ԱվելինThe firing by Azerbaijani armed forces on Armenian combat positions has ceased
As of 9:30 a.m., the firing by Azerbaijani armed forces on Armenian combat positions in the vicinity of Nerkin Hand (Syunik Province) has ceased. The Ministry of Defence urges partner media outlets not to disseminate unverified information, to refrain from referencing individuals with insufficient and inaccurate frontline information, and to rely on official reports from the MoD. The Ministry of Defence will issue additional official statements regarding Armenian casualties and the health condition of the wounded.
13/02/2024
ԱվելինThe MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation
The statement issued by the MoD of Azerbaijan, alleging that between 8:50 p.m. and 11:40 p.m. on February 12, the units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia fired against the direction of Azerbaijani positions situated in the northeastern part of the border, does not align with reality.
13/02/2024
ԱվելինAs a result of the Azerbaijani armed forces firing, the Armenian side has 2 killed and wounded
As a result of the Azerbaijani armed forces firing towards Nerkin Hand, the Armenian side has, according to preliminary information, reported 2 killed in action and wounded. The Ministry of Defence will issue an additional statement.
13/02/2024
ԱվելինAzerbaijani armed forces opened fire against the Armenian positions
On February 13, starting at 5:30 a.m., units of the Azerbaijani armed forces discharged fire from small arms towards the Armenian combat positions in the vicinity of Nerkin Hand. Preliminary information indicates casualties on the Armenian side. The Ministry of Defence will issue additional statements.
13/02/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the delegation of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom
On January 12, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, hosted a delegation led by Sir John Whittingdale, a Member of Parliament at the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. The meeting focused on discussing matters related to Armenia-United Kingdom cooperation and regional security issues.
12/02/2024
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The information disseminated by the Azerbaijani media regarding the alleged opening of fire by Armenian border guards on the Kapan-Zangelan section of the Armenia-Azerbaijan state border on February 12 is under investigation. Written orders from the superior command clearly define the circumstances under which a serviceman is permitted or obligated to open fire. Preliminary findings indicate that no such situation occurred in this area on February 12. If this is confirmed, those responsible for violating the orders will be held accountable. Military Police of the RA Ministry of Defence
12/02/2024
ԱվելինBilateral defence consultations were held between the Ministries of Defence of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Lithuania
On February 6th, bilateral defence consultations were held between the Ministries of Defence of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Lithuania at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. The head of the Department of Defence Policy and International Cooperation of the RA MoD Levon Ayvazyan, presented security issues and ongoing defence reforms to the Head of the Operations Board of the Joint Staff of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Algirdas Norkus. Discussions encompassed the current status and prospects of cooperation between Armenia and Lithuania in the defence sector, resulting in the agreement on several key points. The consultations culminated in the signing of a Cooperation Program for 2024 between the Ministries of Defence of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Lithuania.
07/02/2024
ԱվելինRepresentatives of the Saint-Cyr Military Academy of the AF of the France conducted a visit to the Military Academy named after Vazgen Sargsyan
On February 2, representatives from the leadership of the Saint-Cyr Military Academy of the Armed Forces of the Republic of France conducted a visit to the Military Academy named after Vazgen Sargsyan, under the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. Armen Khachatryan, Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee on Defence and Security of the National Assembly, was also in attendance during the meeting. The guests had the opportunity to tour the academy premises, gaining familiarity with the facilities, available opportunities, and the curriculum. Detailed presentations were made to them regarding the structure, activities, and educational programs of the academy. Discussions were held on matters related to the interaction and cooperation between the two academies. Furthermore, on the same day, in the presence of RA Deputy Minister of Defence Arman Sargsyan and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Armenia, Olivier Decotigny, a modernly equipped French classroom was inaugurated at the academy. The symbolic act of cutting the red ribbon was performed jointly by a French cadet studying in Armenia and an Armenian cadet set to pursue studies in France, exemplifying the cooperative ties between the two academies.
03/02/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan visited the Military College of the Ministry of Defence of the Kazakhstan
On January 24th, in the framework of his official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, visited the Shoqan Ualikhanov Military College of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Throughout his visit to the military college, Minister Suren Papikyan conducted meetings with the college commander and the CMS. of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan. He received a detailed briefing on the college's educational programs, leading to discussions about enhancing cooperation between the military college and the Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) training center of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. Following these discussions, Minister Suren Papikyan undertook a comprehensive tour of the college, gaining familiarity with its educational facilities. Subsequently, he made noteworthy entries in the memorial book dedicated to esteemed guests of the college.
24/01/2024
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