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The discussions during the meetings focused on the Armenia-Italy military cooperation
From April 23 to 25, a delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Karen Brutyan, was on a working visit to the Republic of Italy. During the visit, the delegation had meetings with officials, including the Secretary General of Defence-National Armaments Director of the Ministry of Defence, Luciano Portolano, the Undersecretary of State for Defence, Matteo Perego di Cremnago, and the President of AIAD of the Italian Republic, Giuseppe Cossiga, along with representatives of military-industrial companies. The discussions during the meetings focused on the Armenia-Italy military, military-technical, and military-technological cooperation. Several agreements were reached as a result of the discussions.
26/04/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan welcomed a delegation led by the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan
On April 25th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, welcomed a delegation led by the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan, Maxime Longangué. The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia congratulated Mr. Longangué on assuming his new position and expressed his best wishes for success in his mission. Issues related to the implementation of the "Strengthening of Human Rights in the Armed Forces of Armenia" program by the CE office in Yerevan were discussed during the meeting. This program contributes to raising awareness of human rights in the Armed Forces, developing educational capabilities and institutional reforms within the defence department, enhancing the educational capacities of female servicemembers, aligning the conduct rules of servicemembers with international standards, and ensuring the effective and timely implementation of measures outlined in the Human Rights Defender (HRD) strategy. In the context of ensuring ongoing cooperation, both parties emphasized the importance of maintaining and expanding the achieved results. The interlocutors also highlighted the need for continuity and exploring new avenues for cooperation.
25/04/2024
ԱվելինA delegation of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia
On April 22nd, a delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic, Konderlová Radka, visited the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. The delegation included representatives from Czech military-industrial companies. During the meeting with RA Deputy Minister of Defence, Karen Brutyan, discussions were held regarding the progress and development prospects of military-technical cooperation between Armenia and the Czech Republic. Several agreements were reached.
25/04/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received a delegation of the France-Armenia Friendship Group of the French Senate
On April 23rd, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, received a delegation led by the Chairman of the France-Armenia Friendship Group of the French Senate, Gilbert-Luc Devinaz. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Armenia, Olivier Decottignies also participated in the meeting. The meeting addressed various aspects of Armenia-France relations, with a particular focus on cooperation in the defence field. During the meeting, regional security issues and the substantial reforms underway in the Armenian Armed Forces were also discussed.
23/04/2024
ԱվելինThe MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation
The statement of the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan alleging that on April 13th, at around 08:30 am, the units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire toward Azerbaijani combat positions located in the northeastern part of the border, does not correspond to reality.
13/04/2024
ԱվելինThe MoD of Azerbaijan spread disinformation
The statement of the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan alleging that on April 12th, around 4:50 p.m., units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire toward Azerbaijani combat positions in the eastern part of the border, does not correspond to reality.
12/04/2024
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence received Ambassador of Australia
On April 12th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Australia to the Republic of Armenia, John William Geering. During the meeting, various topics related to the potential for cooperation between Armenia and Australia in the realms of defence and regional security were discussed. Upon the Ambassador's request, the Minister provided an overview of the ongoing reforms within the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia.
12/04/2024
ԱվելինMeeting in the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia
On April 11, the Head of the Department of Defence Policy and International Cooperation at the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Levon Ayvazyan, received a delegation led by the head of the Eastern Europe Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Sweden, Emil Gebeo. Also in attendance at the meeting was the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Republic of Armenia, Patrik Svensson. During the meeting, the parties discussed the progress of reforms within the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, as well as various regional security issues. The sides exchanged views on the prospects for cooperation in the defence field.
11/04/2024
ԱվելինThe Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan has once again disseminated disinformation
The statement of the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan, alleging that on April 9, between 4:00 p.m. and 4:50 p.m., units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire on Azerbaijani combat positions in the southwestern part of the border, does not correspond to reality.
09/04/2024
ԱվելինThe Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan continues to disseminate disinformation
The release from the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan alleging that on April 9, at 10:40 a.m., the units of the Armenian Armed Forces fired upon Azerbaijani combat positions in the eastern border zone, does not align with the facts.
09/04/2024
ԱվելինAzerbaijani armed forces opened fire against the Armenian positions
The statement of the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan that on April 8th, between 11:35 p.m. and 11:45 p.m., the units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire toward Azerbaijani combat positions in the southeastern part of the border doesn’t correspond to reality. At the same time, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia reports that on April 8th, at 10:50 p.m., the units of the Azerbaijani armed forces initiated fire towards the positions of the Armenian Armed Forces in the vicinity of Aravus (Syunik Province) and at 10:55 p.m. in Khoznavar (Syunik Province).
09/04/2024
ԱվելինThe Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan continues to spread disinformation
The statement of the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan that the units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia opened fire towards Azerbaijani combat positions in the southwestern part of the border at 5:15 p.m. on April 7th doesn’t correspond to reality.
07/04/2024
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