Armenian, Chinese defense ministers discuss cooperation

YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 12, ARMENPRESS. Armenian Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan has met with China’s Defense Minister, Admiral Dong Jun.

The meeting took place on September 12 during Minister Papikyan’s visit to China. 

“During the meeting we attached importance to the high-level relationship between the two countries in various areas, including in the defense sector,” Papikyan said in a statement. “We underscored that during the recent years the military cooperation recorded significant progress and encompassed new directions. We expressed readiness to further develop Armenia-China cooperation, including the high-ranking contacts between the armed forces of the two countries. Several issues concerning international and regional security were also discussed.”