India’s National Defense College delegation visits Armenia

YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, ARMENPRESS. A delegation of India’s National Defense College is visiting Armenia from August 27 to 31.

The delegation is led by the Commandant of the college, Lieutenant GeneralSukriti Singh Dahiya, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.

The delegation is comprised of military and civilian high-level representatives from India, France, Brazil, Nigeria, Mongolia and Sri Lanka.

On August 28, Lieutenant GeneralEdward Asryan, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia and the First Deputy Minister of Defense, as well as other high-ranking officials, held a meeting with the delegation at the Ministry of Defense headquarters.

The delegation then met with Levon Ayvazyan, the Head of the Department of Defense Policy and International Cooperation of the ministry, and also visited the National Defense Research University.

A wide range of issues relating to regional security, Armenia’s defense policy, military reforms, military education and military science were discussed during the meetings.

Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan will also hold a meeting with the delegation.