Greece, Armenia sign a military cooperation agreement during Defence Min Dendias' visit to Yerevan
Εarlier, during the joint statements with Papikyan, Dendias said, "We are experiencing a particularly fragile environment. Revisionism and expansionism have reappeared from forces that disregard International Law, international treaties, values, principles, and the Charter of the United Nations. The global community must form a common front against these challenges and show that we are ready to prevent the escalation of conflicts and strive to return to a peaceful environment, in accordance with international law."
The Greek minister emphasized the need for the global community to form a common front against these challenges.
“ Our history connects us. We share similar tragedies, experiences of persecution and genocide; our peoples have suffered together, and this has created particularly close bonds between Armenians and Greeks, between our two countries, and our two peoples," he added.
The Minister of Defense spoke of close relations between the two countries. "It is well known that Armenia is a historic friend of Greece, and there are close sentiments between the Greek and Armenian people. However, my visit also has a much more practical purpose, to deepen cooperation between the two defense ministries and the Armed Forces of the two countries," he said.
As part of the discussions, a military technical cooperation agreement was signed as well as this year's defense cooperation program, with specific provisions for military training.
Dendias also informed Papikyan about the new legislation to establish a new center for research and innovation in the defense sector in Greece. "We would be delighted to see Armenian companies participate in this ecosystem," he said.
Dendias also met with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.
