07 Nov 2026
Armenia defense minister meets with US under secretary of defense, presents situation on border with Azerbaijan
Armenian defense minister Suren Papikyan on Thursday met—at the Pentagon—with Colin Kahl, the US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Armenian Ambassador to the US, Lilit Makunts, also participated in this meeting, the Ministry of Defense of Armenia informs Armenian News-NEWS.am.
During the meeting, the entire agenda of Armenian-American defense cooperation was discussed, and agreements were reached towards deepening cooperation in peacekeeping mission, military education, military medicine, and some other domains.
At the request of the American side, the Armenian defense minister presented the military and political situation around Armenia, including the situation on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border.
The parties highlighted efforts aimed at achieving long-term peace and stability in the region.
International security issues of mutual interest were also discussed at the meeting.
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