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Azerbaijani side opened fire against the Armenian combat positions
On the night of April 5-6, the units of the Azerbaijani armed forces initiated firing towards Armenian combat positions, utilizing small arms of various calibers. The intensity of the firing varied across several directions of the border. Specifically, firing occurred towards the combat positions near Sotk (Gegharkunik Province) between 22:25 -22:50, near Verin Shorzha (Gegharkunik Province) at 23:15, near Kut (Gegharkunik Province) at 00:15, near Aravus (Syunik Province) between 23:15-23:20, near Chinari (Tavush Province) between 23:05-23:20, near Movses (Tavush Province) between 00:15-01:20. It is noteworthy that the majority of the Azerbaijani armed forces' firing during the night was non-targeted and irregular. The units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia observed significant vehicle movements of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces towards Ishkhanasar between 21:00 and 23:00. The aforementioned actions by the Azerbaijani side were evidently provocative, aiming to elicit similar counteractions by the units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia to substantiate Azerbaijani disinformation in recent times. Assessing the situation, the units of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia refrained from actions that could contribute to further escalation, leading to the calming of the situation along the border. The Ministry of Defence also reports that the Azerbaijani propaganda apparatus disseminated disinformation yesterday, misrepresenting the routine rotation of Armenian Armed Forces units as front-line concentration. The relevant unit of the RA Ministry of Defence, which monitors and analyzes open sources, has observed an increase in the dissemination of disinformation by the Azerbaijani press regarding Armenian media in recent days. Hence, we urge our compatriots to remain vigilant and rely on official news sources. The Ministry of Defence adequately informs and will continue to inform the public about developments along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border and contact line.
06/04/2024
ԱվելինAzerbaijani armed forces opened fire against the Armenian positions
On April 5th, at 5:05 p.m. in Chinari village (Tavush Province) and at 5:30 p.m. in Verin Shorzha (Gegharkunik Province), the units of the Azerbaijani armed forces opened fire from small arms toward Armenian combat positions. Simultaneously, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia clarifies that the statement issued by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan claiming that on April 5th, at approximately 5:25 p.m., units of the Armenian Armed Forces fired in the direction of Azerbaijani positions located in the northeastern part of the border, is another disinformation.
05/04/2024
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).
02/04/2024
ԱվելինThe Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan continues to disseminate disinformation
The Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan continues to disseminate disinformation, alleging that the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia are actively concentrating, actively moving personnel, armored vehicles, artillery, and other weaponry in various directions along the border. Additionally, the Azerbaijani MoD has released edited videos depicting engineering, fortification, and construction activities of infrastructure of defensive nature and purpose in general undertaken in recent months in the rear protection areas of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia, thus trying to present it as intensive activities and troop build-ups along the front lines in the last few days. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia asserts that the implementation of engineering works within the sovereign territory of Armenia is the exclusive sovereign right of the Republic of Armenia. These activities are purely defensive and are aimed at safeguarding the territorial integrity of the Republic of Armenia. As previously stated, the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia deems the operational situation along the Armenia-Azerbaijan state border to be stable. Consequently, the MoD does not perceive the necessity to implement additional measures for border protection. Therefore, the information regarding troop concentration is not reflective of the current reality.
01/04/2024
ԱվելինExchange of expertise in public relations and communications at the MoD
On April 1, the US mobile training team visited the Republic of Armenia as part of the Armenia-US defense cooperation. From April 1 to 5, the instructors will engage in an exchange of expertise in public relations and communications at the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defense. This exchange will involve cooperation with the Department of Information and Public Affairs of the MoD, as well as with personnel from the state institution "Zinuzh Media." The program commenced with a speech 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.
01/04/2024
ԱվելինStatement
The statement released by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan regarding the alleged concentrations and active movements of personnel, armored vehicles, artillery, and other fire means by the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia in various directions of the boarder doesn’t correspond to reality. Additionally, the Armenian Ministry of Defence reports that on March 30, photographs of a motorcade of recruit drivers of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia as part of the training process were disseminated in a number of Telegram channels, attempting to portray them as a military movement towards the borders, which is untrue. The RA Ministry of Defence assesses the recent operational situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani state border as stable and does not perceive the need to implement additional measures to protect the border.
31/03/2024
ԱվելինIssues related to Armenia-UK cooperation in the fight against corruption were discussed
Within the framework of defence cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the United Kingdom, discussions on combating corruption were held in London from March 28 to 29. The Armenian delegation was headed by the Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Hamlet Batikyan. During the event, a meeting with the delegation of the UK Ministry of Defence led by the Director General of Security Policy, Paul Wyatt, and the Director of Defence Assurance, Guy Lester, took place. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Varuzhan Nersesyan, also participated in the meeting. During the meeting, issues related to Armenia-UK cooperation in the fight against corruption were discussed. Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence Hamlet Batikyan presented the current anti-corruption programs of the Ministry of Defence. The British delegation shared their expertise and methodologies in this field, expressing readiness to provide necessary assistance to the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. During the discussions, a number of agreements were reached in the direction of implementing joint projects, providing expert and methodical support.
29/03/2024
ԱվելինТhe Armenia-Italy defence consultations were held
From 19 to 20 March, the Armenia-Italy defence consultations were held in Rome with the participation of the delegation led by the Head of the Defence Policy and International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Levon Ayvazyan from the Armenian side. Throughout the consultations, the delegation of the Ministry of Defence has discussed with the Deputy Chief of Cabinet of the Minister of Defence of Italy and Defence Policy Director, Major General Enrico Barduani, and the Head of the International Cooperation Branch of the Italian General Staff, Colonel Mattia Zuzzi, the current status of the of Armenia-Italy defence cooperation and prospects of its development. During the discussion, L.Ayvazyan has introduced the security situation around Armenia and the ongoing reforms of the Armed Forces. The consultations culminated in the signing of the annual program of Armenia-Italy military cooperation, and several agreements were reached.
21/03/2024
ԱվելինThe discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector
Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Karen Brutyan, currently on a working visit to the Republic of India from March 11-14, engaged in meetings with high-ranking officials from the Indian Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These included Joint Secretary (Defence Industries Cooperation), Department of Defence Production, Anurag Bajpai; Joint Secretary, International Cooperation, Vishwesh Negi; Foreign Affairs Secretary, Deputy Minister Pawan Kapoor; and the Military Advisor to the National Security Council, Sandeep Singh. The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India
14/03/2024
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria
On March 13th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of Armenia, Thomas Mühlmann, and the Defence Attaché, Colonel Thomas Ahamer. The meeting involved discussions on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector and addressing regional security issues.
13/03/2024
ԱվելինMinister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia met with Iranian Presiden
On the sidelines of his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. The meeting centered on discussions regarding Armenian-Iranian cooperation, including in the defence field. Both parties shared their approaches to regional security issues.
07/03/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan held a meeting with the Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of Iran
During his official visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, held a meeting with the Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of Iran, Major General Mohammad Bagheri. The discussions were focused on military cooperation and regional security issues.
06/03/2024
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