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Suren 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
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan had a meeting with the Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic
The official visit of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan to the Hellenic Republic commenced on December 14th with a wreath-laying ceremony at the monument of the Unknown Soldier in front of the country's Parliament. Following this, a dignified welcoming ceremony took place at the Hellenic Republic Ministry of National Defence, featuring the participation of an honor guard and a military band. Subsequent to the ceremony, a formal meeting took place between the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, and the Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, Nikolaos Dendias. The issues related to the Armenian-Greek defence cooperation were discussed.
14/12/2023
ԱվելինА delegation under the leadership of the Minister of Defence embarked to the Hellenic Republi
On the 13th of December, a delegation under the leadership of the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, embarked on an official visit to the Hellenic Republic.
13/12/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan visited the Tomb of Makedonitissa
In the framework of his official visit to the Republic of Cyprus on December 13th, Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan visited the Tomb of Makedonitissa. Therein, he laid a wreath at the memorial dedicated to Cypriot and Greek soldiers who have died for the defence of Cyprus. The participants of the event honored the memory of those who died for the motherland with a minute of silence. Subsequently, Minister Papikyan paid his respects at the monument commemorating individuals who laid down their lives for the independence of Cyprus at the "Imprisoned Graves" memorial site. Here, too, he placed a wreath in solemn remembrance.
13/12/2023
ԱվելինSuren Papikyan visited the Parliament of the Republic of Cyprus
On the sidelines of his official visit to the Republic of Cyprus, the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia, Suren Papikyan, visited the Parliament of the Republic of Cyprus and held discussions with the President of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, Ms. Annita Demetriou, focusing on matters pertaining to Armenian-Cypriot relations and regional security.
12/12/2023
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