A defence cooperation program between Armenia and France for 2025 has been signed following bilateral consultations at the Armenian Ministry of Defense.
"On December 10, strategic defence consultations took place at the Armenian Ministry of Defence, led by Levon Ayvazyan, Head of the Department of Defence Policy and International Cooperation, and Alexandre Escorcia, Head of the European, North American, and Multilateral Cooperation Department of the Directorate General for International Cooperation and Strategy at the French Ministry of Armed Forces," said the ministry's press service, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.
The consultations reviewed the outcomes of 2024 and outlined plans for the coming year.
"Following the consultations, a defence cooperation program between Armenia and France for 2025 was signed," the statement said.
Both sides reaffirmed the strategic importance of active collaboration and set higher goals for its development. Special emphasis was placed on cooperation in defense planning, military education and exercises, advisory support, and personnel training.
The French delegation was also received by Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces. Discussions covered priorities in the transformation process of Armenia’s Armed Forces and the progress of cooperation with France in this area. General Asryan expressed satisfaction with the current level of collaboration and hope for its further development.
During the consultations, the parties also exchanged views on regional and international security issues.
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