David Allen Reaffirms U.S. Readiness to Expand Defense Cooperation with Armenia

YEREVAN — Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan received David Allen, Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia. Allen expressed the United States’ readiness to further develop defense cooperation with Armenia and reiterated U.S. support for Armenia’s ongoing defense reform process.

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

During the meeting, the parties discussed issues related to Armenia–U.S. 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. The sides also addressed matters related to military-technical cooperation.

The interlocutors particularly underscored the significance of cooperation in the areas of education, training, exercises, exchange of experience, and professional advisory support.

David Allen reaffirmed the United States’ willingness to expand defense collaboration with Armenia and to support the country’s defense reform efforts.

Regional and international security issues were also discussed.