Հայերեն
English
Русский
Release
On January 9th, at approximately 6:20 a.m., the corpse of contract soldier Karen Arayik Karapetyan was discovered, bearing a gunshot wound, within the N combat position at the guard station of the N military unit affiliated with the Ministry of Defence. An investigation is being conducted to comprehensively elucidate the circumstances surrounding this incident. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia extends its sincere condolences and unwavering support to the family members, relatives, and comrades of the deceased serviceman.
09/01/2024
ԱվելինConsultations were conducted premises of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia
On December 18th, bilateral consultations were conducted between Armenia and Greece, as well as between Armenia and Cyprus, alongside trilateral discussions involving Armenia, Greece, and Cyprus, held at the premises of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. The delegations were led by distinguished representatives. The Head of the International Organizations Section of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Brigadier General Vasileios Tsamis, led the Greek delegation. On the Cypriot side, the Head of the International Cooperation Department of the Cyprus National Guard General Staff, Colonel Alkiviadis Alkiviadis, headed the Cypriot delegation. These consultations encompassed a comprehensive review of the outcomes stemming from the official visits of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, to the Republic of Cyprus and the Hellenic Republic. Discussions further delved into the course of bilateral and trilateral cooperation, alongside considerations of regional and international security issues. The head of the Department of Defence Policy and International Cooperation of the MoD of the Republic of Armenia Levon Ayvazyan presented a detailed overview of the ongoing reforms within the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia to his colleagues. Concluding the consultations, the participating parties formalized agreements by signing the Armenia-Greece, Armenia-Cyprus, and Armenia-Greece-Cyprus Military Cooperation Programs for 2024. These programs encompass a myriad of measures in areas of mutual interest.
18/12/2023
ԱվելինIssues related to Armenian-Greek cooperation, as well as regional and international security were discussed
Within the framework of his official visit to the Hellenic Republic on December 15th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, met with the National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Greece, Thanos Dokos. Issues related to Armenian-Greek cooperation, as well as regional and international security were discussed during the meeting. Furthermore, Minister Suren Papikyan introduced the "Crossroads of Peace" project, developed by the Government of the Republic of Armenia.
15/12/2023
ԱվելինMinister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia visited the Hellenic Army
On the sidelines of his official visit to the Hellenic Republic on December 14th, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, visited the Hellenic Army Academy. During the visit, he had meetings with the academy's command and Armenian cadets currently pursuing their studies at the academy. The Minister was briefed on the comprehensive details of the military academy's activities and educational programs.
14/12/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan had a meeting with the Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic
The official visit of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan to the Hellenic Republic commenced on December 14th with a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument of the Unknown Soldier in front of the country's Parliament. Following this, a dignified welcoming ceremony took place at the Hellenic Republic Ministry of National Defence, featuring the participation of an honor guard and a military band. Subsequent to the ceremony, a formal meeting took place between the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, and the Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, Nikolaos Dendias. The issues related to the Armenian-Greek defence cooperation were discussed.
14/12/2023
ԱվելինА delegation under the leadership of the Minister of Defence embarked to the Hellenic Republi
On the 13th of December, a delegation under the leadership of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, embarked on an official visit to the Hellenic Republic.
13/12/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan visited the Tomb of Makedonitissa
In the framework of his official visit to the Republic of Cyprus on December 13th, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan visited the Tomb of Makedonitissa. Therein, he laid a wreath at the memorial dedicated to Cypriot and Greek soldiers who have died for the defence of Cyprus. The participants of the event honored the memory of those who died for the motherland with a minute of silence. Subsequently, Minister Papikyan paid his respects at the monument commemorating individuals who laid down their lives for the independence of Cyprus at the "Imprisoned Graves" memorial site. Here, too, he placed a wreath in solemn remembrance.
13/12/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan visited the Parliament of the Republic of Cyprus
On the sidelines of his official visit to the Republic of Cyprus, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, visited the Parliament of the Republic of Cyprus and held discussions with the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Annita Demetriou, focusing on matters pertaining to Armenian-Cypriot relations and regional security.
12/12/2023
ԱվելինA number of issues related to Armenian-Cypriot cooperation in the defence field were discussed
On December 12th, the official visit of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, to the Republic of Cyprus commenced with a dignified welcoming ceremony featuring the participation of the Cyprus National Guard honor guard unit and military band. The national anthems of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Cyprus were ceremoniously played. Subsequently, a private discussion transpired between Minister Suren Papikyan and the Minister of Defence of Cyprus Michalis Giorgallas, which was succeeded by a meeting with participation of members of delegations. During the meeting, a number of issues related to Armenian-Cypriot cooperation in the defence field were discussed. The parties conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing cooperation and delineated the new opportunities for its advancement, expressing a shared commitment to cooperation across a broader spectrum: encompassing training programs, the exchange of expertise in various domains, military-technical cooperation, and other matters of mutual interest. Suren Papikyan thoroughly presented the "Crossroads of Peace" project developed by the Government of the Republic of Armenia to his colleague. Concluding the session, the Defence Ministers of both nations issued a joint statement for the media, reaffirming their dedication to cooperation with a comprehensive agenda
12/12/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan embarked on an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus
On December 12, a delegation, under the leadership of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, embarked on an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus.
12/12/2023
ԱվելինThe delegation of the RA Ministry of Defence participated in the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial held
From December 5 to 6, a delegation led by Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Arman Sargsyan, participated in the UN Peacekeeping Ministerial held in Accra, Ghana. This biennial event, organized by the UN, serves as a platform for comprehensive discussions on international peacekeeping issues. Deputy Minister Arman Sargsyan delivered a speech during the meeting, reiterating Armenia's commitment to continuous training and deployment of forces for international peacekeeping missions. On the sidelines of the event, Arman Sargsyan engaged in a working meeting with the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Programs and Operations, Rachel Schiller and Director of Global Peace Operations Initiative Jennifer Pulliam. The meeting covered various aspects of bilateral cooperation. In a brief meeting with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Arman Sargsyan presented the comprehensive programs implemented in Armenia for the preparation of international peacekeeping forces.
06/12/2023
ԱվելինThe commencement of the certification process for the second subgroup comprising senior and high-ranking officers of the Armed Forces
This week marked the commencement of the certification process for the second subgroup comprising senior and high-ranking officers of the Armed Forces, taking place at the premises of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. On the initial day of certification, December 4, officers passed the physical fitness exam. The examination procedures were overseen by the RA Minister of Defence, Suren Papikyan, and the First Deputy Minister of Defence-Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan. The officers were evaluated on their performance in pull-ups on the horizontal bar, body flexion exercises, as well as 100m and 1km running tests. Extending a warm welcome and conveying best wishes to the military personnel engaged in the certification process, Minister Suren Papikyan underscored the significance of senior officers' participation. He emphasized that generals and high-ranking officers in command roles should exemplify a positive standard in their combat training, setting an influential example for their subordinates. The head of the Defence Agency expressed confidence that participants would exhibit the same elevated level of training demonstrated by military personnel in the first subgroup of senior officers during the previous week's certification. On December 5, at one of the military training grounds of the RA Ministry of Defence, the second examination focused on fire training—a crucial element in the certification process for senior officers of the Armed Forces. The examination procedures were observed by the First Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan. He expressed confidence in the officers undergoing certification, anticipating their precise targeting and a demonstration of exemplary fire training skills. The active phase of examinations continues, with forthcoming assessments in drills and vocational training.
05/12/2023
Ավելին