Armenia to change rules for conscription in case of illness

... present and no deterioration in health is recorded after the deferment period ends, the individual will be recognized as partially fit for service and called up for military service, taking into account health-related restrictions. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan also mentioned that many diseases can often be treated through necessary procedures. However, citizens often show no interest in undergoing treatment, preferring to avoid military service instead. He noted that today's decision will close this ...

Papikyan discusses defense cooperation with French Senate representatives

On December 17, during a working visit to France, Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with Cédric Perrin, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Armed Forces of the French Senate, along with several other Senate representatives, as reported by the press service of the Defense Ministry. YEREVAN, December ...

Papikyan and Lecornu discuss Armenia-France defense cooperation

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Tuesday to discuss current aspects of bilateral cooperation in the defense sector, according to the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry. YEREVAN, December 18. /ARKA/....

Armenian defense minister talks cooperation with French military advisor

During his working visit to France, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan discussed defense cooperation between the two countries with the French President's military adviser, head of the military cabinet, Army General Fabien Mandon, on Monday. YEREVAN, December 16. /ARKA/. During his working visit to France, Armenian ...

US Secretary of Defence expresses support for Armenia's aspiration to achieve long-term peace in the region

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan at the Pentagon on Thursday. YEREVAN, December 6. /ARKA/. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hosted Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan at the Pentagon on Thursday. The two leaders met to discuss the strategic relationship ...

Armenian Defense Minister leaves for the US on a working visit

A delegation from the Armenian Ministry of Defense, led by Minister Suren Papikyan left for a working visit to the United States. YEREVAN, December 3. /ARKA/. A delegation from the Armenian Ministry of Defense, led by Minister Suren Papikyan left for a working visit to the United States. This was reported by the press service ...

Russia appoints new defence attaché to its embassy in Armenia

Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan received on Friday the Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin and the newly appointed attaché of the Russian Embassy on defence issues Colonel Alexander Goryanov. YEREVAN, 29 November. /ARKA/. Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan ...

Armenian defense minister and new German ambassador discuss defense programs

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with newly appointed German Ambassador to Armenia, Claudia Busch, on Tuesday to discuss upcoming defense programs. YEREVAN, October 29. /ARKA/. Armenian defense minister Suren Papikyan met with newly appointed German Ambassador to Armenia,...

Armenia and Cyprus intend to deepen cooperation in defense and security

There is a great untapped potential in the defense sphere between Armenia and Cyprus, which the countries will jointly realize in the near future, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan said on Wednesday. YEREVAN, September 25 /ARKA/. There is a great untapped potential in the defense sphere between Armenia and Cyprus, which the countries will jointly realize in the near future, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan said ...

Cyprus Defense Minister arrives in Armenia on official visit

... Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas arrived in Armenia on official visit, the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry reports. It is noted that the Cypriot delegation arrived in Yerevan yesterday at the invitation of the Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan. -0-

Georgian PM supports development of defence cooperation with Armenia

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze at a meeting with visiting Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan welcomed the development of Armenian-Georgian cooperation in the defence area, expressing full support to this process, the press service of the Armenian Defence Ministry reported.   YEREVAN, 2 September. /ARKA/. Georgian Prime Minister ...

Defense Minister Papikyan leads delegation to Georgia

The visit was organized at the invitation of Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Chikovani. YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. On September 1, a delegation led by Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan departed for an official visit to Georgia, according to the Armenian Ministry of Defense. The visit was organized at the invitation of Georgian Defense Minister Irakli Chikovani.

Armenian Defense Minister Papikyan meets with French Ambassador Decottignies to discuss defense cooperation

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with the French Ambassador to Armenia, Olivier Decottignies, on Friday YEREVAN, August 23. /ARKA/. Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with the French Ambassador to Armenia, Olivier Decottignies, on Friday, as reported by the Ministry ...

Armenian Defence Minister discusses defence cooperation and regional security with EU ambassador

Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan received on Thursday the head of the European Union delegation to the country, Ambassador Vasilis Maragos, the press service of the defence ministry reported. YEREVAN, 18 July. /ARKA/. Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan received on ...

US-Armenia Eagle Partner military exercises start in Yerevan

... Yerevan YEREVAN, July 15. /ARKA/. Joint US-Armenia military exercises started in the Vazgen Sargsyan Military Academy in Yerevan, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported on Monday. The opening ceremony was attended by Armenia’s Defense Minister Suren Papikyan and the US Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien. In his speech, Suren Papikyan said: “I highly value this cooperation, which is aimed at enhancing the level of interoperability between units participating in international peacekeeping missions ...

Armenia, Georgia sign 2024 defense cooperation plan

... plan for 2024 YEREVAN, July 12. /ARKA/. Defense Ministers of Armenia and Georgia signed a cooperation plan for 2024, the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Defense reported on Friday. The document was signed by Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan and his Georgian counterpart Irakli Chikovani, who arrived in Yerevan for a working visit earlier on Friday. Papikyan and Chikovani held a bilateral discussion, followed by an extended meeting of the delegations. Both sides spoke about the current ...

Armenia and Luxembourg discuss defence cooperation

Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan met with Claude Wiesler, President of the Chamber of Deputies of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and members of the parliamentary committee on defence issues during his working visit to Luxembourg on June 20, the Armenian Defence Ministry reported....

Papikyan leaves for Luxembourg on a working visit

An Armenian delegation led by Defence Minister Suren Papikyan left for Luxembourg on June 19 on a working visit, the press service of the Armenian Defence Ministry reported. -0- YEREVAN, 19 June. /ARKA/. An Armenian delegation led by Defence Minister Suren Papikyan left for Luxembourg on June 19 on ...

Armenian Defense Minister, Military Advisor to French President discuss cooperation

Armenia signs contract to acquire CAESAR howitzers from France

... acquire CAESAR self-propelled howitzers from France, French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Monday. “France continues to strengthen defense cooperation with Armenia. [I had] a warm and productive talk with my Armenian counterpart Suren Papikyan at the Eurosatory [defense showcase],” he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. CAESAR is French 155mm, 52-caliber self-propelled howitzer that uses NATO-standard shells, manufactured by Nexter Systems.

Armenian Defence Minister meets with representatives of military-industrial complex at EUROSATORY exhibition

Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan took part in the opening ceremony of EUROSATORY international exhibition within the framework of his visit to France on Monday, the Armenian Defence Ministry's press service reported. YEREVAN, 17 June. /ARKA/. Armenian Defence Minister ...

Armenia’s Defence Minister departs to France

Suren Papikyan to visit France YEREVAN, June 17. /ARKA/. A delegation led by Armenia's Defence Minister Suren Papikyan departed to France, the ministry’s press service reported on Monday. No further details have been provided so far.

Armenia ratifies agreement on military-technical cooperation with Greece

... ratified the agreement ‘On Military and Technical Cooperation between the Governments of Armenia and Greece’. The agreement was signed on 14 December 2023 in Athens by Greek National Defence Minister Nikolaos Dendias and Armenian Defence Minister Suren Papikyan. The agreement defines the areas of cooperation between the parties, in particular the promotion of research into new technologies and military products with the aim of strengthening defence capabilities. The agreement includes such important ...

Parliamentary committee approves ratification of Armenia-Greece defense cooperation agreement

... approved the ratification of the military and technical cooperation agreement between Armenia and Greece, Deputy Defense Minister Armen Sarkisyan reported on Friday. The agreement itself was signed on 14 December 2023 by Armenia’s Defense Minister Suren Papikyan and his Greek counterpart Nikolaos Dendias. Sarkisyan noted that the agreement defines areas of cooperation between the two countries, including research of innovative technology aimed at strengthening defense capabilities, technical support ...

Armenian Defense Minister goes to Bulgaria

A delegation led by Armenia’s Defense Minister Suren Papikyan departed for Bulgaria YEREVAN, June 5. /ARKA/. A delegation led by Armenia’s Defense Minister Suren Papikyan departed for Bulgaria, the Ministry reported on Wednesday. No further details were provided.

Armenia, Serbia to sign defense cooperation agreement

Armenia’s Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with Serbia’s ambassador to the country Tatjana Panajotović Cvetković YEREVAN, June 4. /ARKA/. Armenia’s Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with Serbia’s ambassador to the country Tatjana Panajotović Cvetković and the Serbian ...

Armenia, EU to expand defense cooperation

Armenia’s Defence Minister Suren Papikyan met with General Robert Brieger, the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee. YEREVAN, 29 May. /ARKA/. Armenia’s Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with General Robert Brieger, the Chairman of the European Union Military Committee,...

Armenia’s Defence Minister, Belgium’s Deputy PM discuss defense cooperation

Armenia’s Defence Minister Suren Papikyan and Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium David Clarinval had a meeting in Brussels, Armenia’s Defence Ministry reported on Tuesday. YEREVAN, 28 May. /ARKA/. Armenia’s Defence Minister Suren Papikyan and Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium David ...

Armenian Defence Minister leaves for Brussels

An Armenian delegation, led by Defence Minister Suren Papikyan has left for Brussels on May 28 on a working visit, the press service of the Defence Ministry reported. YEREVAN, May 28. /ARKA/. An Armenian delegation, led by Defence Minister Suren Papikyan, has left for Brussels on May 28 on a working ...

Papikyan expressed condolences to Iranian Defense Minister on the death of President Raisi and other officials

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan sent a telegram of condolences to the Minister of Defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani on the death of the Iranian President and his accompanying personnel in a helicopter crash, the press service ...

Armenia and U.S. extend cooperation agreement on countering proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan and U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien signed today the document on prolongation of the agreement "On Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the U.S. Government in the Field of Countering the Proliferation ...

Armenian Defense Minister and French Senate member discuss military cooperation

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan received on Tuesday in Yerevan a member of the French Senate Committees on Foreign Relations, Defense, Armed Forces and European Affairs Ronan Le Gloyot. YEREVAN, April 30. /ARKA/ Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan received on Tuesday ...

Armenian Defense Minister discusses regional security issues with Australian Ambassador

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan received on Friday Australian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia John William Gearing, the Defense Ministry's press service reported. YEREVAN, April 12. /ARKA/. Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan received on Friday ...

Armenia to introduce electronic summonses for compulsory military service

... decision to introduce electronic conscription for compulsory military service. YEREVAN, April 12. /ARKA/. The Government of Armenia today approved the decision to introduce electronic conscription for compulsory military service. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan said that citizens subject to call-up will receive electronic summons to the mailboxes, which they themselves indicate as the address for receiving official notifications. The change involves creating a system to determine whether the summons ...

Armenian defense minister and Iran’s president discuss Armenian-Iranian defense cooperation

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan was received Thursday by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi within the framework of his official visit to Iran, the Armenian Defense Ministry's press service reported. YEREVAN, March 8. /ARKA/. Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan ...

Yerevan approves military cooperation agreement with Athens

The Armenian government at a session on Thursday approved an agreement on military cooperation with Greece, signed in December 2023 by Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias during Papikyan's visit to Athens. YEREVAN, March 7. /ARKA/. The Armenian government at a session on Thursday approved an agreement on military cooperation with Greece, signed in December 2023 by Armenian ...

Armenia and Iran discuss defense cooperation

During a visit to Tehran Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan discussed Wednesday with Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Ashtiani the current progress and prospects of defense cooperation, the Armenian Defense Ministry's press service reported. YEREVAN, March 7. /ARKA/. During a visit to Tehran Armenian ...

Greece and Armenia have potential to develop successful cooperation in innovative defense research

... YEREVAN, March 4. /ARKA/. Greece and Armenia have the potential to develop successful cooperation in the field of innovative defense research, Greek National Defense Minister Nikos Dendias said at a joint press briefing with his Armenian counterpart Suren Papikyan in Yerevan on Monday. He said he discussed this issue with his Armenian counterpart Suren Papikyan, as well as ways to strengthen relations within the framework of the bilateral defense agreement. "Today we are witnessing a very unstable ...

Armenian and Greek Defense Ministers discuss cooperation enhancement and regional security issues

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan welcomed today Greek National Defense Minister Nikolaos Dendias, who arrived in Armenia on an official visit. Armenian and Greek Defense Ministers discuss cooperation enhancement and regional security issues YEREVAN, March 4. /ARKA/. Armenian ...

Armenia has indisputable right to form defensive alliances with various countries and organizations – defense minister

Armenia has an indisputable right to form defensive alliances with various states and organizations, Defense Minister Suren Papikyan said at a joint press briefing with his French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu in Yerevan on Friday. YEREVAN, February 23. /ARKA/. Armenia has an indisputable right to form defensive alliances with various states and organizations, Defense ...

Armenia has not officially notified of suspension of CSTO membership - Kremlin

... working contacts, of course, we mean to find out from our Armenian friends what was meant, how things are. So we will continue our dialog with Yerevan," the Kremlin spokesman said. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Defense Minister Suren Papikyan refused to attend a joint meeting of CSTO foreign and defense ministers in November 22, 2023 in the Belarusian capital Minsk. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan did not go to Minsk for the CSTO summit. Earlier in an interview with The Wall Street ...

Military cooperation between Armenia and France to be based on clear planning

... noteworthy is the comprehensive consultative assistance in the modernization of our armed forces, as well as in military education and, of course, in the modernization of our army. Bilateral cooperation from this year will be based on clear planning," Papikyan said. French newspaper Le Figaro reported on Thursday that three GM200 radars, as well as French night vision equipment, are due to arrive in Armenia. According to the newspaper, the radars can simultaneously detect and track several military ...

Armenia suspends participation in Collective Security Treaty Organization

... said its deployment is not part of the CSTO. "In fact, it is the subject of another (Russian-Armenian) treaty. We are not talking about it at the moment," Pashinyan said. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Defense Minister Suren Papikyan refused to attend a joint meeting of CSTO foreign and defense ministers in November 22, 2023 in the Belarusian capital Minsk. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan did not go to Minsk for the CSTO summit. Earlier in an interview with The Wall Street ...

Zakharova says Russia and Armenia remain allies

... the pseudo-observers of the EU mission, who deal with issues far from the stated goals, the CSTO is capable of playing a stabilizing role in the South Caucasus," Zakharova said. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Defense Minister Suren Papikyan refused to participate in a joint meeting of CSTO foreign and defense ministers in November last year in the Belarusian capital Minsk. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan did not either go to Minsk for the CSTO summit. Earlier in an interview with ...

Russian diplomat claims Armenia's security impossible without CSTO

... map and look at the region, the countries between which it is situated … The West gives promises to everyone, and I just wonder which of them have been fulfilled and where,” . Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Defense Minister Suren Papikyan refused to participate in a joint meeting of the CSTO foreign and defense ministers last November in Belarusian capital Minsk. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan neither traveled to Minsk for the CSTO summit. Earlier, Pashinyan said in an interview ...

Armenia and Kazakhstan sign defense cooperation plan

... Kazakhstan signed Tuesday a plan of cooperation in the defense area for 2024, which envisages holding of a number of events in Armenia and Kazakhstan. The signing took place within the framework of the official visit of Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan to the Republic of Kazakhstan, the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry reported. It said Papikyan’s meeting with the Minister of Defense of Kazakhstan, Colonel General Ruslan Zhaksylykov was held in an extended format. During the ...

Armenian Defense Minister leaves for Kazakhstan on official visit

An Armenian defense delegation led by Minister Suren Papikyan has left today on an official visit to Kazakhstan, the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry reported. YEREVAN, January 23. /ARKA/. An Armenian defense delegation led by Minister Suren Papikyan has left today on an official visit ...

Armenia and NATO discuss partnership prospects

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan discussed today with NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia Javier Colomina the current progress and prospects of the Armenia-NATO partnership. YEREVAN, January 19. /ARKA/. Armenian Defense Minister ...

Armenian Defense Minister discusses defense cooperation and regional security issues with U.S. ambassador

Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan had a working dinner with the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien on January 18 at her invitation, the Armenian Defense Ministry reported. YEREVAN, January 19. /ARKA/. Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan had a working dinner ...

Armenian Prime Minister emphasizes raising discipline in the army and elimination of non-statutory relations

... non-statutory relations. In this context, Pashinyan g emphasized the necessity of constant and consistent implementation of measures aimed at raising the discipline in the armed forces. According to the government press service, Defense Minister Suren Papikyan and his deputies reported on the work done and priorities, also touching upon the reforms implemented. In particular, they spoke about what has been done to equip engineering and fortification structures, build barracks, replenish the army with ...