Russian Defense Minister to visit Armenia, Azerbaijan: media

Russian Defense Minister to visit Armenia, Azerbaijan: media

PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan, Sputnik-Armenia radio station reports citing sources familiar with the Minister's plans.

The status of Shoygu's visit is not specified.

The Russian defense chief will discuss issues related to the Armenian-Russian military cooperation with the country's tops authorities.

After Yerevan, Shoygu will travel to Baku.

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