Armenia-Greece and Armenia-Greece-Cyprus Defense Cooperation Programs for 2025 Signed in Athens

ATHENS – Bilateral consultations between Armenia and Greece, along with trilateral discussions involving Armenia, Greece, and Cyprus on defense matters, took place yesterday in Athens, according to the Armenian Defense Ministry’s press service.

Following the consultations, the Armenia-Greece bilateral cooperation program and the Armenia-Greece-Cyprus trilateral cooperation program for 2025 were signed. These agreements include several dozen activities spanning various branches of the armed forces.

During the discussions, the parties reviewed the results of defense cooperation in 2024 and outlined plans for 2025. A delegation from the Armenian Ministry of Defense, led by Levon Ayvazyan, Head of the Defense Policy and International Cooperation Department, participated in the consultations.

The parties highlighted significant progress in defense cooperation, both quantitatively and qualitatively, across key areas requiring long-term, systematic efforts. The discussions also focused on introducing new approaches and standards within the defense sector.

Levon Ayvazyan briefed his counterparts on the ongoing transformation of the Armenian army, emphasizing the contributions of Greece and Cyprus. Particular attention was given to areas such as the preparation of various branches of the armed forces, military education, training and exercises, experience sharing, advisory support, and other collaborative initiatives.

Additionally, the parties discussed the latest regional and international military-political developments, stressing the importance of holding regular defense consultations to address evolving challenges.