Meeting at the Ministry of Defence administrative complex

On November 2, Defence Minister Suren Papikyan received the EU delegation, the head of the EU observation mission in Georgia and the head of the EU observation capacity in Armenia, Marek Szczygiel, and the head of the EU delegation in Armenia, Andrea Viktorin. Highly appreciating the work of the observation mission, the Minister of Defence reaffirmed his willingness to support the work of the mission. A number of issues related to the activity and cooperation of the observation mission were discussed.

The graduation event of graduates of the "I have the Honor" program for 2022 took place

On November 1, the graduation event of graduates of the "I have the Honor" program in 2022 was held at the V. Sargsyan Military University of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Armenia. In parallel with obtaining higher education in civilian universities, cadets who have mastered military affairs for two and a half years have today sworn to selflessly serve the Motherland in the shoulder straps of the first officer rank- lieutenant. Armenian Deputy Defence Minister Arman Sargsyan congratulated the officers who joined the ranks of the Armenian army. He expressed confidence that the lieutenants who have mastered the exact sciences and humanities at universities, who have mastered military affairs during theoretical classes and training camp, platoon commanders, will give a new breath and quality to the armed forces and will contribute to improving the combat capability of the army. On the same day, a draw was held in the administrative complex of the Ministry of Defence to determine the places of further service of graduates of the "I have the Honor" program.

Meeting headed by the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia

On November 1, a working meeting was held under the leadership of RA Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan, in which the leadership staff of the RA Ministry of Defence, the Armed Forces and the Armed Forces General Staff, the commanding staff of the army units participated.

"Zinuzh" 29.10.2022

The Minister of Defence received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and the military attache of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of Armenia

On October 28, Minister of Defence Suren Papikyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Austria to Armenia Alois Kraut and military attache, Colonel Thomas Ahammer. Suren Papikyan congratulated the ambassador on the occasion of the Austrian National Day. At the ambassador's request, the Minister of Defense presented the situation created as a result of the latest Azerbaijani military aggression. During the meeting, the possibilities of developing Armenian-Austrian cooperation in the field of defence were discussed.

The Minister of Defence received the French delegation

On October 27, RA Defense Minister Suren Papikyan received the delegation headed by Guillaume Olangier, head of the Europe-America Multilateral Operations Service of the General Department of International Relations and Strategy of the French Ministry of Defense. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia Anne Luyo also participated in the meeting.

Release

On October 25, around 1:30 a.m., units of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan opened fire from different caliber firearms in the direction of the Armenian positions located in the eastern direction of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. No casualties from the Armenian side. As of 8:00 a.m., the situation is relatively stable.

Release

On October 24, around 8:30 p.m., units of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan opened fire from different caliber firearms in the direction of the Armenian positions located in the eastern direction of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. No casualties from the Armenian side. As of 9:30 p.m., the situation is relatively stable.

"Zinuzh" 22.10.2022

Release

The Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan has once again spread misinformation, claiming that the units of the Armed Forces of Armenia opened fire in the direction of the Azerbaijani combat positions. As of 10:40 a.m the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border zone is relatively stable.

Release

The statement of the Azerbaijani defense ministry, according to which the units of the Armenian Armed Forces opened fire in the direction of Azerbaijani positions and a vehicle, is disinformation.

The delegation of the Ministry of Defence of Georgia visited Armenia

The delegation of the Department of Social Affairs and Psychological Support of the Ministry of Defence of Georgia visited Armenia from October 19 to 20 within the framework of cooperation in the field of social security of servicemen. Alexander Avetisyan, the head of the social protection department of the RA Ministry of Defence, met the delegation. The partners were presented with the system of privileges and guarantees established by RA legislation for servicemen and their families, the programs implemented by the state in that direction, and other issues related to the social protection of servicemen were discussed. Following the meeting, agreements were reached regarding further cooperation in directions of mutual interest. The delegation of the Department of Social Affairs and Psychological Support of the Ministry of Defence of Georgia also held meetings at the Servicemen's Insurance Fund and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.