Armenian official, EU Commissioner for Defense discuss cooperation

Secretary of the Security Council Armen Grigoryan, during a visit to Brussels, met with European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius.

Grigoryan and Kubilius discussed prospects of bilateral cooperation in defense and military-industry, Grigoryan’s office said in a readout. Secretary Grigoryan presented the Armenian government’s ongoing work and priorities in the direction of developing defense and military industry. 

In turn, Commissioner Kubilius presented the EU priorities in defense and military industry and the action plan stemming from the relevant strategic concepts.

Grigoryan was pleased to note the assistance given to Armenia through the European Peace Facility, highlighting it in terms of increasing the country’s resilience.