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The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Larijani
On February 25, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Larijani. During the meeting, issues related to regional security and stability, as well as the process and development prospects of Armenia-Iran bilateral cooperation were discussed. Minister Papikyan emphasized the need of resolving the situation around Iran through diplomatic means. The sides also addressed the issues related to the security environment around Armenia and Iran.
25/02/2026
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian. Minister Papikyan conveyed to the President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian the warm greetings of the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. During the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance and necessity of the continuous development of high-level relations between Armenia and Iran, as well as the strengthening of peace and stability in the region. Issues related to Armenia-Iran cooperation, including cooperation in the defence sector were discussed. Minister Papikyan emphasized the need of resolving the situation around Iran through diplomatic means. The sides also exchanged views on issues related to international and regional security.
24/02/2026
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan met with the Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces
The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan met with the Chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi. During the meeting, a number of issues related to Armenia-Iran cooperation in the defence sector and regional security were discussed.
24/02/2026
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan, met with the Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Within the framework of his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan, met with the Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh. The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Islamic Republic of Iran Grigor Hakobyan. The ministers highly appreciated the level of Armenia-Iran cooperation in the defence sector, expressed determination to continue working towards the development of bilateral relations, and also discussed a number of issues related to cooperation. The sides also exchanged views on a number of issues related to regional and international security.
24/02/2026
ԱվելինThe Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics of Iran hosted a welcoming ceremony for the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan
On February 24, the Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics of Iran hosted a welcoming ceremony for the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan with the participation of a military orchestra and a guard of honor. The national anthems of the two countries were performed.
24/02/2026
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Armenia
On February 13, the Minister of Defense, Suren Papikyan received Chargé d'Affaires of the United States Embassy in Armenia, David Allen. Minister Papikyan congratulated David Allen on assuming the position and wished him success. During the meeting, issues related to Armenia-U.S. cooperation in the defense sector were discussed. Suren Papikyan emphasized the importance of Armenia-U.S. cooperation in the current period, when Armenia is in an active phase of defense reforms. Reference was also made to bilateral military-technical cooperation. The sides particularly emphasized the areas of education, training, exercises, exchange of experience, and professional advisory support. David Allen expressed the United State's readiness to develop defense cooperation with Armenia, as well as support for the defense reform process in Armenia. Issues regarding to regional and international security were also discussed.
13/02/2026
ԱվելինKaren Brutyan received the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces
On February 4, at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence, Deputy Minister of Defence of Armenia Karen Brutyan received the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, General Anil Chauhan, who is on an official visit to Armenia. During the meeting, the sides discussed a number of issues related to the Armenian-Indian defence cooperation, as well as military-technical cooperation.
05/02/2026
ԱվելինChief of the Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces visited the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia
As part of his official visit to Armenia, Chief of the Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, General Anil Chauhan, today visited the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. During the visit, General Anil Chauhan was introduced to the academy's structure, educational programs, and the specifics of cadets' professional training. At the Military Academy, Chief of the Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, Anil Chauhan, attended the opening ceremony of the Information Technology Laboratory and the Distance Learning Center. Then, General Anil Chauhan visited the National Defence Research University of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, met with the university's leadership and teaching staff, got acquainted with the main directions of the university's activities, and delivered a lecture.
02/02/2026
ԱվելինGeneral Edward Asryan had a a tete-a-tete conversation with Chief of the Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of India
At the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence, First Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Edward Asryan had a tete-a-tete conversation with Chief of the Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of India, General Anil Chauhan, followed by an expanded meeting of delegations. During the meeting, the current course of cooperation between Armenia and India in the field of defence were discussed, and the activities carried out within the framework of the Bilateral Cooperation Plan were summed up. The parties also discussed a number of issues related to the effective implementation of the activities planned for 2026. The importance of holding events in the field of education, professional retraining, exercises, and the exchange of experience in various fields in Armenia and India were noted. Lieutenant General Edward Asryan presented the directions of the transformation of the Armenian Armed Forces, emphasizing the importance of Armenia-India defence cooperation in this process.
02/02/2026
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan received the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces
Within the framework of official visit to Armenia, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, General Anil Chauhan. The meeting was also attended by Ambassador of India to Armenia Nilakshi Saha Singha. Minister Papikyan highly appreciated the current level of Armenia-India cooperation in the field of defence, stressing the importance of regular implementation of cooperation programs. General Chauhan expressed the willingness of the Indian Armed Forces to continue developing cooperation in existing areas and initiate new areas of mutual interest. A number of issues related to regional and international security were also discussed during the meeting.
02/02/2026
ԱվելինA welcoming ceremony was held at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence with the participation of the guard of honour and the military orchestra for the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces
On February 2, a welcoming ceremony was held at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence with the participation of the guard of honour and the military orchestra for the Chief of the Defence Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, General Anil Chauhan, who arrived in Armenia on an official visit. The national anthems of Armenia and India were performed.
02/02/2026
ԱվելինThe delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of India arrived in the Republic of Armenia
On February 1, the delegation led by Chief of the Defence Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of India, General Anil Chauhan, arrived in the Republic of Armenia on an official visit.
01/02/2026
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