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Suren Papikyan visited the Military College of the Ministry of Defence of the Kazakhstan
On January 24th, in the framework of his official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, visited the Shoqan Ualikhanov Military College of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Throughout his visit to the military college, Minister Suren Papikyan conducted meetings with the college commander and the CMS. of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan. He received a detailed briefing on the college's educational programs, leading to discussions about enhancing cooperation between the military college and the Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) training center of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. Following these discussions, Minister Suren Papikyan undertook a comprehensive tour of the college, gaining familiarity with its educational facilities. Subsequently, he made noteworthy entries in the memorial book dedicated to esteemed guests of the college.
24/01/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan visited the Monument to Defenders of the Fatherland and National Defence University of Kazakhstan
On January 23rd, as part of his official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan paid respects at the Monument to Defenders of the Fatherland. He laid a wreath and arranged flowers at the Eternal Flame. Suren Papikyan also visited the National Defence University of Kazakhstan, took a tour, and acquainted himself with a variety of educational programs.
23/01/2024
ԱվելինThe meeting of Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia and Minister of Defence of Kazakhstan took place
On January 23rd, during the official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, a formal welcoming ceremony of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan took place at the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The ceremony featured the participation of an honor guard and a military band. Subsequent to the ceremony, the meeting between Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, and Minister of Defence of Kazakhstan, Colonel General Ruslan Zhaksylykov, commenced. Throughout the meeting, discussions encompassed matters concerning Armenian-Kazakh defence cooperation, security, and various issues of mutual interest. Substantial potential for cooperation on both sides was acknowledged, culminating in an agreement to further enhance cooperation. Concluding the meeting, the Defence Ministers formalized their discussions by signing the 2024 defence cooperation plan between the ministries of defence of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Kazakhstan. This plan includes a series of activities to be conducted in both Armenia and Kazakhstan.
23/01/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan undertook an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan
On January 23rd, at the invitation of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a delegation led by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, undertook an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan.
23/01/2024
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan held a meeting with the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia
On January 19th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, held a meeting with the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, Javier Colomina. During the meeting, discussions centered on the current course of the Armenia-NATO partnership and the prospects for its development. Additionally, the deliberations extended to encompass various matters on regional security and mutual interests.
19/01/2024
ԱվելինThe Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia had a working dinner with the United States Ambassador
On January 18th, at the invitation of the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia, Kristina Kvien, a working dinner was held between the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, and Ambassador Kvein. During the discussions, the interlocutors delved into matters concerning the cooperation between Armenia and the United States in the defense sector and regional security. Additionally, various issues of mutual interest were addressed. Concluding the meeting, Minister Papikyan expressed gratitude to Ambassador Kvien for her gracious hospitality.
19/01/2024
ԱվելինТhe perspectives on Armenia-European Union cooperation were discussed
On January 10, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received the Head of the Security Policy Division in the European External Action Service (EEAS), Rory Domm, accompanied by the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Armenia, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Vassilis Maragos. During the meeting, the perspectives on Armenia-European Union cooperation were discussed.
10/01/2024
ԱվելինRelease
On January 9th, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the lifeless body of Senior Lieutenant Mikael Samvel Danielyan was found with a gunshot wound within the guard station of the N military unit affiliated with the Ministry of Defence. An ongoing investigation is actively seeking to comprehensively elucidate the circumstances surrounding this incident. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia extends its sincere condolences and unwavering support to the family members, relatives, and comrades of the deceased serviceman.
09/01/2024
ԱվելինRelease
On January 9th, at approximately 6:20 a.m., the corpse of contract soldier Karen Arayik Karapetyan was discovered, bearing a gunshot wound, within the N combat position at the guard station of the N military unit affiliated with the Ministry of Defence. An investigation is being conducted to comprehensively elucidate the circumstances surrounding this incident. The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia extends its sincere condolences and unwavering support to the family members, relatives, and comrades of the deceased serviceman.
09/01/2024
ԱվելինConsultations were conducted premises of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia
On December 18th, bilateral consultations were conducted between Armenia and Greece, as well as between Armenia and Cyprus, alongside trilateral discussions involving Armenia, Greece, and Cyprus, held at the premises of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. The delegations were led by distinguished representatives. The Head of the International Organizations Section of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, Brigadier General Vasileios Tsamis, led the Greek delegation. On the Cypriot side, the Head of the International Cooperation Department of the Cyprus National Guard General Staff, Colonel Alkiviadis Alkiviadis, headed the Cypriot delegation. These consultations encompassed a comprehensive review of the outcomes stemming from the official visits of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, to the Republic of Cyprus and the Hellenic Republic. Discussions further delved into the course of bilateral and trilateral cooperation, alongside considerations of regional and international security issues. The head of the Department of Defence Policy and International Cooperation of the MoD of the Republic of Armenia Levon Ayvazyan presented a detailed overview of the ongoing reforms within the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia to his colleagues. Concluding the consultations, the participating parties formalized agreements by signing the Armenia-Greece, Armenia-Cyprus, and Armenia-Greece-Cyprus Military Cooperation Programs for 2024. These programs encompass a myriad of measures in areas of mutual interest.
18/12/2023
ԱվելինIssues related to Armenian-Greek cooperation, as well as regional and international security were discussed
Within the framework of his official visit to the Hellenic Republic on December 15th, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, met with the National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of Greece, Thanos Dokos. Issues related to Armenian-Greek cooperation, as well as regional and international security were discussed during the meeting. Furthermore, Minister Suren Papikyan introduced the "Crossroads of Peace" project, developed by the Government of the Republic of Armenia.
15/12/2023
ԱվելինMinister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia visited the Hellenic Army
On the sidelines of his official visit to the Hellenic Republic on December 14th, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, visited the Hellenic Army Academy. During the visit, he had meetings with the academy's command and Armenian cadets currently pursuing their studies at the academy. The Minister was briefed on the comprehensive details of the military academy's activities and educational programs.
14/12/2023
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