Minister Papikyan, US Mission Chargé d’Affaires discuss defense cooperation

Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan received David Allen, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the US Mission in Armenia, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.

Minister Papikyan congratulated David Allen on assuming his post and wished him success in his mission.

During the meeting, the sides discussed issues related to Armenia–US cooperation in the defense sector. Papikyan emphasized the importance of bilateral cooperation at a time when Armenia is in an active phase of defense reforms. Military-technical cooperation was also addressed.

The parties particularly highlighted cooperation in the fields of education, training, exercises, exchange of experience, and professional consulting. David Allen expressed the United States’ readiness to further develop defense cooperation with Armenia and to support the country’s defense reform process.

Regional and international security issues were also discussed.