Monday, March 4 2024 20:23

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.