The leadership of the International Military Sports Council along with the heads of delegations visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex

On November 19, as part of their visit to Armenia, the leadership of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), led by its President, Colonel Nilton Rolim, along with the heads of delegations from participating countries in the World Military Wrestling Championship, visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex to pay tribute to the victims.

Suren Papikyan received the delegation of the International Military Sports Council

On November 19, within the framework of the 37th CISM World Military Wrestling Championship, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the President of the International Military Sports Council (CISM), Colonel Nilton Rolim, along with Sports Director Lieutenant Colonel Jan van den Dool, Lieutenant Colonel Djair Akamine from the CISM Sports Department. During the meeting, Minister Papikyan welcomed the guests and highlighted the importance of hosting such a significant international sporting event in Armenia. The Minister noted that Armenia has been a member of the International Military Sports Council since 1994 and became an active participant in 2010. Since then, Armenian athletes have taken part in various championships earning numerous accolades. At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Papikyan expressed his gratitude to the CISM representatives for their trust and organizational support in facilitating the event. The President of the CISM Wrestling Sports Committee (WSC) awarded the Minister of Defence, Suren Papikyan, the First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, and Deputy Minister Arman Sargsyan with medals from the International Military Sports Council (CISM). The 37th CISM World Military Wrestling Championship will take place at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex in Yerevan from November 20 to 22. Delegations from numerous countries, comprising more than 400 participants, have arrived in Armenia to compete. The opening ceremony of the championship is scheduled for November 20 at 5:00 p.m.

The delegation of the RA Ministry of Defence participated in the International Conference

From November 11 to 13, the international conference "Cultural Property Protection in the 21st Century: Meeting Requirements across the Forces" took place at the National Defence Academy of the Austrian Armed Forces in Vienna. A delegation from the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, led by the Press Secretary to the Minister of Defence Aram Torosyan, participated in the event. The conference marked the 70th anniversary of the 1954 UNESCO Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, as well as the 25th anniversary of the 1999 Second Protocol.

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Issues related to the current state and prospects of Armenia-NATO cooperation were discussed

On November 5-6, the delegation led by Deputy Chief of Staff of the Partnerships Directorate at NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), Vice Admiral Gunnstein Bruåsdal (Norway), arrived in Armenia for a working visit. During the visit, the delegation met with the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, Major General Artur Yeroyan, and Head of the Department of Defense Policy and International Cooperation of the RA MoD Levon Ayvazyan. The meetings focused on the progress and prospects of Armenia-NATO cooperation. The Armenian side presented to the NATO delegation the ongoing defence reforms implemented in Armenia. As part of the visit, Vice Admiral Bruåsdal and his delegation also visited the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy of the Ministry of Defence and the Peacekeeping Brigade.

Suren Papikyan welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador of the Germany to the Republic of Armenia

On October 29, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Armenia Claudia Busch. Minister Papikyan extended his congratulations to Ambassador Busch on her appointment and expressed his best wishes for further progress in the development of Armenia-Germany relations. During the meeting, the parties discussed the current state of defence cooperation between Armenia and Germany, as well as prospects for future cooperation. The Minister provided an overview of ongoing defence reforms. Key issues related to regional security were also addressed.

Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador of Georgia

On October 23, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, H.E. George Sharvashidze, on the occasion of the appointment of new Defence Attaché of Georgia to the Republic of Armenia. Minister Papikyan welcomed the participants and extended his congratulations to the newly appointed Defence Attaché, Lt. Col. Teimuraz Maisuradze, wishing him success in his efforts to further develop and strengthen cooperation between the defence departments of both countries. The meeting also included discussions on the progress and future prospects of Armenia-Georgia defence cooperation, as well as an exchange of views on regional security and international developments.

Тhe delegation from the Ministry of Defence participated in the international exhibition “Future Forces Forum 2024,”

At the invitation of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic, the delegation from the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia headed by Deputy Defence Minister Karen Brutyan participated in the international exhibition “Future Forces Forum 2024”, held in Prague from October 15 to 18. During the event official meetings were conducted with Radka Konderlová, Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Czech Ministry of Defence, and representatives of Czech military-industrial companies. Discussions focused on military-technical cooperation between Armenia and the Czech Republic, resulting in several agreements. Additionally, meetings were held with representatives of military-industrial companies from other partner countries participating in the exhibition.

A delegation led by Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces participated in the annual NATO Operational Capability Concept Conference

From October 13 to 17, a delegation led by Major General Artur Yeroyan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, participated in the annual NATO Operational Capability Concept (OCC) Conference in Casablanca, Morocco. During the OCC process, units from NATO partner countries are evaluated for their level of interoperability with NATO forces within the framework of international missions. During his visit, Major General Yeroyan held meetings with several high-ranking officials, including Vice Admiral Gunnstein Bruåsdal (Norway), Deputy Chief of Staff of the Partnerships Directorate at NATO Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) and Brigadier General Martin REMES (Slovakia), Assistant Chief of Staff-Military Cooperation Partnership Directorate at NATO SHAPE. The discussions focused on issues of cooperation, including the next round of the interoperability evaluation. The Armenian delegation has received the certificates confirming the level of interoperability, as a result of the previous round of evaluation.

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces held a meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces

On October 16, on the sidelines of his working visit to the United States, the First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia-Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan held a meeting with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States Armed Forces, General Charles Brown. During the meeting, the two sides discussed topics of mutual interest, acknowledging the continued development of Armenia-US defense cooperation. The U.S. side reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the ongoing transformation and reforms of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia. The importance of sustaining joint activities was underscored, and a range of issues related to regional security were also addressed.

Lieutenant General Edward Asryan had meetings

Within the framework of his working visit to the USA, on October 15, the First Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia-Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan had meetings with the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency Mike Miller, the Commander of the Security Support Command of the US Army, Brig. Gen. Allen Pepper, and the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Teresa Guenov. During the meetings, a number of issues related to the current course of Armenia-US defence partnership, upcoming programs and regional security were discussed.

The delegation, led by the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces is currently on a working visit to the United States

The delegation, led by the First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia-Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, is currently on a working visit to the United States to participate in the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, taking place in Washington, D.C., from October 13 to 16.