Russian Defense Minister arrives in Armenia

Russian Defense Minister arrives in Armenia
January 28, 2013 - 17:12 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - On January 28, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu started a 3-day official visit to Armenia and Kazakhstan.

Meetings with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan are on Russian minister’s agenda.

As Minister’s spokesperson Darya Zatulina noted, the current stage and prospects of military and technical cooperation will be discussed.

Visit to 102 Gyumri-based Russian military base will also be on agenda, with combat readiness, terms of service and military lifestyle to be discussed, RIA Novosti reported.

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