Armenian and Indian Defense Ministries hold first defense consultations in Yerevan

|

USD

379.99

EUR

441.32

RUB

4.8785

GEL

141.01

15.05.2024, 07:07

The first defense consultations between the Defense Ministries of Armenia and India were held in Yerevan on Tuesday.

Armenian and Indian Defense Ministries hold first defense consultations in Yerevan

YEREVAN, May 15. /ARKA/. The first defense consultations between the Defense Ministries of Armenia and India were held in Yerevan on Tuesday.

The consultations were held under the chairmanship of Levon Ayvazyan, Head of the Defense Policy and International Cooperation Department at the Armenian Defense Ministry, and Shri Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary for International Cooperation of the Indian Defense Ministry, the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry reported.

It said the sides discussed the progress and perspectives of the Armenian-Indian cooperation in the area of defense, including military-technical cooperation, military education, tactical training of the personnel, exchange of experience.

Issues related to regional security were also discussed. Ayvazyan presented the reforms carried out in the Armenian Armed Forces.

A protocol on the results of the consultations was signed, which approved the plan of cooperation between the Ministries of Defense of Armenia and India for 2024-2025.

Indian Ambassador to Armenia Nilakshi Saha Singha and Military Attaché, Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan were also in attendance. -0-

United States is suspending immigrant visas for citizens of Armenia and 74 other countries

The U.S. Department of State is suspending immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Armenia, effective January 21, 2026.

16.01.2026 19:06

"We will hold consultations": Pashinyan on US tariffs against Iran's partner countries and the impact on Armenia

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan responded at a press briefing to US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25% tariff on goods from Iran's partner countries.

15.01.2026 15:37

US investments in TRIPP project have already reached $140 million - Pashinyan

US investments for preparatory work under the TRIPP project have already reached a preliminary $140 million, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced.

15.01.2026 13:13

Armenia Prepares for TRIPP Implementation: Routes, Development, and Political Will for Peace

The meaning and practical significance of the joint statement on the framework for implementing the "Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity" (TRIPP) lies in the fact that peace is being established in Armenia and the region through very concrete and practical steps.

15.01.2026 11:38

Four Armenian prisoners returned by Azerbaijan to Armenia

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has announced that Azerbaijan has returned four Armenian captives to Armenia.

14.01.2026 16:45

Pashinyan: Armenia is moving towards EU standards while maintaining its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union

Armenia is moving towards compliance with EU standards while maintaining its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this during a panel discussion entitled "Armenia and the World: At the Crossroads of Risks and Opportunities."

14.01.2026 15:31

Tehran thinks Armenia is becoming a center of operations for forces hostile to Iran – Ambassador

The perception is forming in Tehran that Armenia is becoming a center of operations for forces hostile to Iran, stated Khalil Shirgolami, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia, commenting on the protests held in recent days outside the Iranian Embassy in Yerevan.

14.01.2026 15:29

Regional stability paves the way for major investment: Pashinyan on TRIPP statement

Regional stability paves the way for major investment and capital inflows, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated during a panel discussion entitled "Armenia and the World: At the Crossroads of Risks and Opportunities."

14.01.2026 13:44