Edward Asryan met with the Chief of the French Army Staff
The First Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia- Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, within the framework of the Conference of Commanders of European Armies held in Germany, met with the Chief of the French Army Staff, General Pierre Schill. Issues related to the further development of cooperation, particularly in the field of exchange of experience and training of personnel, were discussed. Agreements were reached on the further development of cooperation.
11/06/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan sent a letter of congratulations to the Minister of Defence of the Republic of India
The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, sent a letter of congratulations to the Minister of Defence of the Republic of India, H.E. Rajnath Singh. "Please accept my sincere congratulations on your re-appointment as the Minister of Defence of the Republic of India. I am confident that you will continue to effectively apply your experience to strengthen India's defence capabilities. Allow me to extend my best wishes for your continued success in this important role and to express my gratitude for your personal support in promoting and enhancing bilateral cooperation in the field of defence."
10/06/2024
ԱվելինDeputy Minister of Defence participated in the “ILA Berlin 2024” exhibition
To participate in the “ILA Berlin 2024” exhibition, held in Berlin from June 5 to 9, the delegation from the Ministry of Defence, led by Deputy Minister of Defence Karen Brutyan, departed for Germany. Within the framework of the visit, meetings were conducted with the State Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Defence of GDR, Benedikt Zimmer, along with other officials and representatives of military-industrial companies. During these meetings, issues related to military-technical and military-technological cooperation between Armenia and Germany were discussed. Several agreements were reached, and various documents were signed.
07/06/2024
ԱվելինThe working visit of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, to Bulgaria continues
During the visit, the Defence Minister toured the pavilions of the "HEMUS 2024" international exhibition and met with representatives of various military-industrial companies, resulting in several agreements.
06/06/2024
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia met with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria
In the framework of his working visit to the Republic of Bulgaria, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, met with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Bulgaria Atanas Zapryanov. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Bulgaria, Armen Yedigarian, was also present at the meeting. The discussions focused on issues related to Armenia-Bulgaria cooperation in the field of defence and the possibilities of cooperation in the military-technical domain. Additionally, the meeting addressed issues concerning multilateral cooperation within the framework of NATO and the EU, as well as regional security. Minister Papikyan provided an overview of the reforms being implemented in the Armenian Armed Forces, outlining their progress and objectives.
05/06/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan engaged in a brief conversation with the President of the Republic of Bulgaria
During his working visit to Bulgaria, particularly within the framework of the "HEMUS 2024" international exhibition, the Defence Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, engaged in a brief conversation with the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, Rumen Radev.
05/06/2024
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence attended the "HEMUS 2024" international exhibition
On the sidelines of his working visit to Bulgaria, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, attended the "HEMUS 2024" international exhibition, which was opened in Plovdiv on June 5th. Minister Papikyan participated in the official opening ceremony of the exhibition. Following the ceremony, Minister Papikyan toured the exhibition pavilions, reviewed the displayed weaponry exhibits, and engaged in discussions with the leaders and representatives of various military-industrial companies.
05/06/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan embarked on a working visit to Bulgaria
On June 5th, a delegation, headed by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, embarked on a working visit to Bulgaria.
05/06/2024
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia received Ambassador of Serbia
On June 4th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Serbia to Armenia Tatjana Panajotović Cvetković and the Defence Attaché, Lieutenant Colonel Zvezdan Krichak (residence - Tehran). Defence Minister congratulated Lieutenant Colonel Zvezdan Krichak on his accreditation in Armenia and wished him productive activity. During the meeting, issues of cooperation between the two countries in defence field were discussed. An agreement was reached to carry out work to sign an agreement between the Governments of Armenia and Serbia on defence cooperation. Topics regarding reforms being carried out in the Armenian Armed Forces and regional security were also discussed.
04/06/2024
ԱվելինIn the framework of the Schuman Security and Defence Forum, Suren Papikyan, held meetings
On May 29th, in the framework of the Schuman Security and Defence Forum, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, held meetings with the Deputy Secretary General for Peace, Security, and Defence of the EEAS, Charles Fries, the Chair of the Political and Security Committee of the Council of the European Union, Delphine Pronk, and the Managing Director for Russia, Eastern Partnership, Central Asia, Regional Cooperation, and the OSCE at the European External Action Service, Michael Siebert. Issues related to Armenia-EU cooperation in defence field, as well as discussions on regional security, were addressed. The Defence Minister presented the ongoing reforms within the Armenian Armed Forces.
29/05/2024
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia held a meeting with the Chairman of the EUMC
On May 29th, on the sidelines of the Schuman Security and Defence Forum, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, held a meeting with the Chairman of the EUMC, General Robert Brieger. The discussions focused on Armenia-EU cooperation in the defence sector. The parties reached an agreement to enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The Defence Minister presented the ongoing reforms within the Armenian Armed Forces. Additionally, regional security issues were addressed during the meetings.
29/05/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan participated in the opening ceremony of the Schuman Security and Defence Forum
On May 29th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, participated in the opening ceremony of the Schuman Security and Defence Forum, where he engaged in panel discussions on regional and international security issues.
29/05/2024
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