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The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited the National Defence University in Beijing
On September 18, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited the National Defence University in Beijing and held discussions with the leadership. A number of agreements were reached during the meeting.
18/09/2026
ԱվելինLieutenant General Edvard Asryan met with Andrew Loomis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War
On September 17, at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defense and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, met with Andrew Loomis, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War. Issues regarding Armenia-US cooperation in the defense sector were discussed during the meeting. Both sides highly valued the current level of cooperation. In particular, emphasis was placed on developing cooperation in areas such as peacekeeping, the training of NCOs, instructors, and junior commanders, military education, as well as the conduct of joint exercises and drills. Andrew Loomis noted that the US will continue cooperation within the framework of ongoing programs and is ready to discuss opportunities to deepen cooperation in new areas.
17/09/2026
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia attended the opening ceremony of the 13th Xiangshan Forum
On September 16, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan attended the opening ceremony of the 13th Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.
16/09/2026
ԱվելինLieutenant General Edvard Asryan received a delegation led by Commander of the Kansas National Guard
On September 15, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, received a delegation led by Brigadier General Paul Schneider, Commander of the Kansas National Guard. During the meeting, issues related to the partnership between the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia and the Kansas National Guard were discussed. The parties addressed matters concerning the training of professional NCOs, the "Eagle Partner" exercise, and cooperation in other areas. The parties highly valued the level of cooperation established between the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia and the Kansas National Guard, emphasizing the potential for its continued development and expansion into new directions.
15/09/2026
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China
On September 15, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Minister of National Defence of the People's Republic of China, Admiral Dong Jun, in Beijing. During the meeting, issues related to Armenia-China cooperation in the defence sector and prospects for its development were discussed. Highly appreciating the level of bilateral cooperation in the defence sphere, the parties emphasized the importance of developing new areas of interaction and long-term planning. The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the People's Republic of China, Vahe Gevorgyan.
15/09/2026
ԱվելինThe delegation led by the Minister of Defence conducted a working visit to the People's Republic of China
On September 14, the delegation led by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, conducted a working visit to the People's Republic of China.
14/09/2026
ԱվելինRepresentatives from the German Armed Forces' division for bilateral relations with Eastern Europe and Asia arrived in Armenia
On September 14, representatives from the German Armed Forces' division for bilateral relations with Eastern Europe and Asia arrived in Armenia, led by the division's head, Colonel Nils Heiko Hutter. During a meeting held at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence, discussions focused on security issues, as well as the development of cooperation in the defence sector and future prospects for such collaboration.
14/09/2026
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the newly appointed Ambassador of the French Republic Florian Escudié
On September 14, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to the Republic of Armenia, Florian Escudié. The Minister congratulated the Ambassador and wished him success in carrying out his diplomatic mission in Armenia. The parties emphasized the high level of cooperation established between Armenia and France in the defence sector, expressing confidence that it would continue to develop. Issues related to the progress and prospects of cooperation were discussed during the meeting.
14/09/2026
ԱվելինLieutenant General Edvard Asryan met with Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Polish Republic
On September 10, within the framework of a working visit to Poland, Lieutenant General Edvard Asryan, First Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, met with General Wiesław Kukuła, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Polish Republic. During the meeting, issues related to the development and expansion of cooperation between the Armed Forces of Armenia and Poland were discussed, as well as a number of areas of mutual interest. The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to Poland, Alexander Arzoumanian.
11/09/2026
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the Commandant of the National Defence College of the Republic of India
On August 31, the Minister of Defence, Suren Papikyan received the Commandant of the National Defence College of the Republic of India, Air Marshal Manish Kumar Gupta. The delegation of the leadership and students of the National Defence College of India is in Armenia within the framework of the training process for senior officers. During the meeting, issues related to military education, especially related to the education of senior officers and cooperation with India were discussed.
31/08/2026
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Armenia
On August 21, the 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, Christos Sofianopoulos, the Defence Attaché, Brigadier General Christos Arseniou, who is completing his mission in Armenia, and the newly appointed Defence Attaché, Colonel Vasileios Tzouvaras. Suren Papikyan thanked Brigadier General Christos Arseniou for his great contribution to the development of cooperation between Armenia and Greece in the defence sector. The Minister emphasized the recent achievements within the framework of cooperation, wishing the Brigadier General success in his future activities. At the same time, the Minister of Defence, Suren Papikyan, congratulated the newly appointed Defence Attaché, Colonel Tzouvaras, and wished him success. At the end of the meeting, the Minister awarded Brigadier General Christos Arseniou with the Medal for Military Cooperation.
21/08/2026
ԱվելինKaren Brutyan received Defence Secretary of India at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence
On August 18, Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Karen Brutyan received Defence Secretary of India Rajesh Kumar Singh at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence. During the meeting, issues related to Armenia-India cooperation in the defence sector, in particular, military-technical cooperation, were discussed.
18/08/2026
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