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The delegation led by Minister of Defence of the RA left for the United Arab Emirates
Օn November 12, the delegation led by Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan left for the United Arab Emirates on a working visit.
12/11/2023
ԱվելինLieutenant General Edward Asryan had a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff of the Republic of Italy
On November 9, the Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces - First Deputy Minister of Defence, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan had a meeting with the Chief of the General Staff of the Republic of Italy, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is in Armenia on a working visit. Issues related to bilateral cooperation were discussed, and the directions for cooperation between the Italian and Armenian Armed Forces in 2024 were also outlined. Then, accompanied by Edward Asryan, the delegation led by Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visited the “Yerablur” military pantheon, and paid tribute to the memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives for the defence of the Motherland.
09/11/2023
ԱվելինMinister of Defence received the delegation led by the Chief of the General Staff of the Republic of Italy
On November 9, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the delegation led by the Chief of the General Staff of the Republic of Italy, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who is in Armenia on a working visit. Issues related to the Armenian-Italian defence cooperation and regional security were discussed. The Minister of Defence emphasized the prospects for development of relations in various aspects of bilateral interest, on which arrangements were reached during the meeting.
09/11/2023
ԱվելինLieutenant General Edward Asryan visited the U․S․ European Command Center
On November 1-3, at the invitation of the U.S. European Command the Chief of the General Staff of the RA Armed Forces - First Deputy Minister of Defense, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan visited the U․S․ European Command Center located in Stuttgart. On November 3, held a meeting with the Deputy Commander for U.S. European Command, Lieutenant General Stephen Basham. During the meeting issues related to the development of the Armenian-American military cooperation were discussed. Lieutenant General Edward Asryan briefed the details about the reforms conducting in the RA AF and the support expected from the USA. Lieutenant General Stephen Basham expressed the willingness of the USA to continue supporting current cooperation programs in the following areas: professionalization of Armed Forces, professional sergeant staff's strengthening, modernization of the management system, peacekeeping, military medicine, military education, combat readiness, trainings, etc. Issues related to regional security were also discussed. On the sidelines of the visit, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan also visited the Joint Multinational Readiness Centre of the U.S. Ground Forces in Europe and the NCO Academy located in Hohenfels.
06/11/2023
ԱվելինMinister of Defence had a meeting with the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of PRC
In the framework of the visit to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan had a meeting with the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of PRC, a member of the Politburo of the “Chinese Communist Party”, Colonel General He Weidong. During the meeting, a number of issues related to the cooperation in the defence field and its potential for development were discussed. Both parties emphasized the significant potential for expanding cooperation in various areas.
30/10/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan attended the “10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum” opening ceremony
On October 30, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan, in the framework of his working visit to the People’s Republic of China, attended the “10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum” opening ceremony and a plenary session.
30/10/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan left for People’s Republic of China on a working visit
Օn October 29, the delegation led by Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan left for People’s Republic of China on a working visit.
29/10/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan visited The Senate of the French Republic
On October 24, in the framework of the working visit to the French Republic, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited The Senate of the French Republic, where he had meetings with Senate Vice President Pierre Ouzoulias, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces Cédric Perrin and Chairman of the France-Armenia Friendship Group Gilbert-Luc Devinaz. Topics related to the Armenian-French bilateral defence cooperation were discussed. The Minister of Defence introduced the current course of cooperation and the results of the discussions held during the visit. Minister Papikyan expressed his gratitude for the support in the development of cooperation. The senators expressed readiness to proceed further in supporting the improvement of Armenian-French cooperation. During the meeting, issues related to regional security were discussed as well.
24/10/2023
ԱվելինIssues related defence cooperation and regional security were discussed
In the framework of the working visit to the French Republic, the Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan had meetings with the Chairman of the Commission on National Defence and Armed Forces of the National Assembly of the French Republic Thomas Gassilloud and the Chairman of the Committee of Foreign Affairs Jean-Louis Bourlanges. Issues related to Armenian-French bilateral defence cooperation and regional security were discussed. The Minister of Defence expressed his gratitude to the French parliamentarians for supporting the development of cooperation and pro-Armenian activities on national and European platforms. During the day, Minister Papikyan visited the "Les Invalides" military rehabilitation and disabled veterans support center and got acquainted with the center's activities.
23/10/2023
ԱվելինThe meeting of Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia and French Minister for the Armed Forces took place
In the framework of the working visit to the French Republic, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited the Ministry of the Armed Forces of the French Republic, where a ceremonial welcome was held with participation of the Military Band and Guard of Honour. The national anthems of the Republic of Armenia and the French Republic were played. Thereafter, a meeting with the French Minister for the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu took place. The meeting was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the French Republic Hasmik Tolmajyan and the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Armenia Olivier Decottignies as well.
23/10/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan left for French Republic on a working visit
At the invitation of French Minister for the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan left for French Republic on a working visit on October 22.
22/10/2023
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence received Ambassador f the Hellenic Republic
On October 20, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Armenia H.E. Mr. Evangelos Tournakis and the newly appointed Defence Attaché, Colonel Christos Arseniou. The Minister of Defence congratulated Colonel Christos Arseniou on the occasion of the mission commencement in Armenia and wished him success in his further activities. During the meeting, issues related to Armenian-Hellenic defence cooperation, as well as regional security, were discussed.
20/10/2023
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