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Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Armenia
On February 3, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Italian Republic to the Republic of Armenia, Alessandro Ferranti. The Defence Minister congratulated Ambassador Ferranti on his appointment and wished him success in advancing cooperation between Armenia and Italy. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral defence cooperation, as well as issues related to regional and international security.
03/02/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Republic of Armenia
On January 24, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Republic of Armenia Eric de Muynck along with the newly appointed Defence Attaché, Colonel Marc Lefebvre (with residence in Moscow). The Head of the Defence Agency congratulated Colonel Lefebvre on assuming his duties in Armenia and wished him success in his mission. During the meeting, the parties discussed topics related to Armenia-Belgium cooperation in the defence sector, as well as issues concerning regional and international security.
24/01/2025
ԱվելինLieutenant General Edward Asryan conducted a series of bilateral meetings at NATO Headquarters
The First Deputy Minister of Defence- Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, conducted a series of bilateral meetings at NATO Headquarters in Brussels during his working visit. He met with the Chiefs of Defence Staffs of Greece and Georgia and held private discussions with the Chiefs of Defence Staffs of France and Sweden. During these meetings, the high level of bilateral cooperation in the defence sector was reaffirmed with his Greek and French counterparts. Lieutenant General Asryan expressed his deep appreciation for the significant contributions of Athens and Paris to the ongoing efforts to transform and modernize the Armenian Armed Forces. Discussions with the Georgian Chief of Defence focused on practical steps to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly through the exchange of advanced transformation experiences. Additionally, potential avenues for establishing bilateral defence relations were explored with the Swedish representative.
16/01/2025
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Armenia
On January 16, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of India to Armenia, Ms. Nilakshi Saha Sinha, accompanied by newly appointed Defence Attaché to Armenia, Air Force Group Captain Manish Tolani, and the outgoing Defence Attaché, Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. Minister Papikyan extended his congratulations to Group Captain Tolani on his appointment, wishing him success in his mission and highlighting the significance of having an Indian Defence Attaché with residence in Yerevan for the first time. The meeting focused on discussions concerning defence cooperation between Armenia and India, as well as regional and international security issues. Minister Papikyan expressed his gratitude to Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan for his valuable contributions to the enhancement of defence cooperation between the two nations. The Minister awarded Brigadier General Nijhawan the Medal for Military Cooperation at the conclusion of the meeting.
16/01/2025
ԱվելինChief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces Leads Delegation to NATO Military Committee Conference
From January 15-17, the delegation led by the First Deputy Minister of Defence-Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan is undertaking a working visit to Brussels to attend the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military Committee Conference in the format of the Chiefs of Defence Staffs of NATO member and partner states. The conference aims to enhance understanding of current global and regional threats and challenges and to develop collective solutions to address them. Discussions focus on issues such as climate change, widespread instability, emerging and disruptive technologies, the resilience of critical life-support infrastructures in the face of hybrid and cyber threats, and the involvement of partner states in NATO-led operations and missions.
16/01/2025
ԱվելինThe Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan has once again disseminated disinformation
The statement issued by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence, claiming that on January 6, at approximately 2:10 p.m., units of the Armenian Armed Forces discharged fire at Azerbaijani combat positions in the southeastern part of the border, does not correspond to reality. It is important to note that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenian-Azerbaijani mechanism to investigate ceasefire violations and related incidents. However, Azerbaijan has yet to respond to this proposal.
06/01/2025
ԱվելինThe MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation
The statement by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence, claiming that on January 5, between 10:00 p.m. and 10:10 p.m., the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire on Azerbaijani positions in the southeastern section of the border, does not correspond to reality. It should be noted that the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia has proposed the establishment of a joint Armenian-Azerbaijani mechanism to investigate ceasefire violations and related cases. To date, Azerbaijan has not provided a response to this proposal.
06/01/2025
ԱվելինArmenia-Greece bilateral and Armenia-Greece-Cyprus trilateral defence consultations were held
On December 19, Armenia-Greece bilateral and Armenia-Greece-Cyprus trilateral defence consultations were held in Athens, in which the delegation led by the Head of the Defence Policy and International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Levon Ayvazyan, participated from the RA Ministry of Defence. Throughout the consultations, the work carried out in the direction of defence cooperation in 2024 and the tasks to be done in 2025 were discussed. The parties enlisted that the cooperation has made significant progress in terms of both capacity and content and has included important areas that require more long-term, systematic work. Issues of introducing new approaches and standards in the defence sphere were also discussed. Levon Ayvazyan introduced to his colleagues the process of transformation of the RA Army and highlighted the contribution of the Greek and Cypriot partners, especially in the training of various branches of the RA Armed Forces, military education, military exercises and training, exchange of experience, advisory support and other directions. The latest regional and international military-political developments were also touched upon. The parties highlighted the importance of holding regular defence consultations. The consultations culminated in the signing of the Armenia-Greece bilateral and Armenia-Greece-Cyprus trilateral defence cooperation programs for 2025, which include dozens of events in numerous spheres of the vital activity of the Armed Forces.
20/12/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan met with the Minister for the Armed Forces of the French Republic
On December 17, on the sidelines of his working visit to the French Republic, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Minister for the Armed Forces of the French Republic Sébastien Lecornu. The meeting was preceded by an official welcoming ceremony featuring a guard of honour. The national anthems of both countries were performed. At the outset of the meeting, Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan expressed his condolences for the victims of the cyclone in the Indian Ocean, on the French overseas island of Mayotte, and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. During the meeting, the current state of cooperation between Armenia and France in the defence sector was discussed. Suren Papikyan underscored the importance of the steady implementation of previously reached agreements with Sébastien Lecornu, as well as the significance of new agreements to be achieved during this meeting. Both parties reaffirmed that the cooperation between Armenia and France is set on long-term institutional basis. Minister for the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu confirmed France’s commitment to further developing bilateral defence cooperation.
17/12/2024
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence met with the several members of the FrenchSenate
On December 17, within the framework of his working visit to the French Republic, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Chairman of t he Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Services of the French Senate, Cédric Perrin, and several members of the Senate. During the meeting, issues on bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. The Minister of Defence emphasized the high level of cooperation between the two countries and underscored the prospects for further development, highlighting that the achievements have been made possible due to the Senate’s continuous support. In turn, Cédric Perrin reaffirmed the importance of the Senate’s support in advancing cooperation in the defence sector. The meeting also addressed issues related to regional security threats.
17/12/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan held a meeting with the Military Adviser and Chief of the Military Staff to the President of France
On December 16, during his working visit to the French Republic, the Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan held a meeting with the Military Adviser and Chief of the Military Staff to the President of France, General Fabien Mandon. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the French Republic Arman Khachatryan was also in attendance at the meeting. The discussion centered on topics related to Armenia-France defence cooperation. Comprehensive discussions were held on various areas of cooperation, including military education, training programs, advisory support, and military-technical issues. Additionally, regional and international security issues were addressed. Both sides have exchanged their perspectives and approaches on these topics.
16/12/2024
ԱվելինThe delegation led by the Minister of Defence left for the French Republi
On December 15, the delegation led by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan left for the French Republic for a working visit.
15/12/2024
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