Armenia receives advisory support from U.S. and other int’l partners as part of military reforms – ministry

YEREVAN, AUGUST 2, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian Ministry of Defense has commented on United States Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya’s statement that a U.S. military adviser will work in Yerevan.

In response to a query from Armenpress, the Armenian Ministry of Defense said that as part of the reforms in the Armed Forces of Armenia the Ministry of Defense has been receiving advisory support, both short-term and long-term, from the United States as well as other international partners.

The Ministry of Defense did not provide other details on the matter.

Earlier in July, Uzra Zeya confirmed to Hetq media outlet that the United States will appoint a resident adviser to Armenia’s Defense Ministry as part of deepening ties.

Afterwards, when asked to comment, the U.S. Embassy told Armenpress that Washington intends to support Armenia with enhancing its security sector governance while strengthening U.S.-Armenia relations.