Armenian PM, Greek Defense Minister "synchronize watches" on  bilateral defense cooperation agenda 

ArmInfo.RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received the Minister of National Defense of Greece 

Nikolaos Dendias, who arrived in the Republic of Armenia on an official visit, the RA PM's press service reports.

The Prime Minister welcomed the visit of Mr. Dendias to Armenia and 

noted. "Dear Minister, I welcome you, this time as the Minister of 

Defense. I remember your visits to Armenia in the past. We appreciate 

your connection with Armenia, as well as your commitment to deepen 

the relations between Armenia and Greece. Of course, there is a big 

agenda in your new status. I am glad that you have already had 

fruitful negotiations and discussions in continuation of the 

negotiations between me and the Prime Minister of Greece.

Of course, the deepening of our cooperation in various fields is an 

agenda jointly adopted by our two governments, and I am very happy 

about it. During my visit, we had the opportunity to discuss our 

bilateral agenda, even the trilateral agenda. I am very happy that we 

have a unified approach to what to do in the future, and I am very 

happy that we managed to create such a dynamic.

Of course, defense cooperation between our countries is not new, I 

think we have quite a lot of experience here, but due to these new 

circumstances, the interest is growing even more, and it is very 

important to have the proper political will to address these new 

demands and opportunities, and to manage all challenges we face. Once 

again, I welcome you and thank you for your visit."

The Minister of National Defense of Greece said: "Thank you, Mr. 

Prime Minister, First of all, let me convey the regards of the Prime 

Minister of my country, whom you met a few days ago. It was a very 

effective and successful visit, as evidenced by the minutes of the 

meeting. Thanks again for your efforts to strengthen our defense 

ties.  We had an extensive discussion with Mr. Papikyan, who also 

visited us in December 2023. My visit comes after his visit to 

Athens. This time we had a very practical meeting, that is, not only 

in terms of discussions, but also in terms of practical steps.

I am sure, he will brief you on our upcoming activities. We see 

ourselves as a country that will assist Armenia as much as we can, 

given our historical ties, also because we are very close countries, 

and we really want to do that."

The interlocutors reaffirmed the steps for the further implementation 

of the previously reached agreements, referred to cooperation in 

military education and other directions.

The sides exchanged ideas on the processes taking place in the South 

Caucasus region, steps to ensure regional peace and stability.