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India-Armenia Defence Talks: What Hyderabad Meeting Reveals About Strategic Ties

India and Armenia recently held a significant defence cooperation meeting in Hyderabad. Both countries discussed various aspects of their bilateral defence partnership and industrial collaboration. The meeting follows recent high-level engagements between the two nations' leadership. This development strengthens the longstanding friendship rooted in historical ties between India and Armenia.

Key Points: India Armenia Defence Cooperation Joint Working Group Meeting

  • Defence officials from both nations discussed military cooperation and security interests
  • Meeting focused on expanding defence industrial collaboration between countries
  • Indian delegation led by Joint Secretary Vishwesh Negi from Ministry of Defence
  • Armenian side represented by Levon Ayvazyan heading military cooperation department
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India, Armenia hold Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation

India and Armenia strengthen defence ties through Hyderabad meeting, discussing bilateral cooperation and industrial collaboration amid growing strategic partnership.

"Both countries exchanged views on bilateral defence cooperation, defence industrial collaboration amongst other issues of mutual interest in security domain - Ministry of Defence"

Hyderabad, October 23

The Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation between India and Armenia was held in Telangana's Hyderabad on Thursday.

Both countries exchanged views on bilateral defence cooperation.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said, "The Joint Working Group Meeting on Defence Cooperation between India and Armenia was held in Hyderabad today. Both countries exchanged views on bilateral defence cooperation, defence industrial collaboration amongst other issues of mutual interest in security domain. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Vishwesh Negi, Joint Secretary (IC) and the Armenian delegation was led by Mr. Levon Ayvazyan, Head of Policy and International Military Cooperation Department, MoD of Armenia."

https://x.com/SpokespersonMoD/status/1981325900252926022

Secretary (West) Sibi George on October 1 represented India at the National Day celebrations of Armenia and affirmed the commitment to the longstanding India-Armenia friendship.

The details were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a post on X.

It highlighted how the ties between India and Armenia are rooted in history and built on the recent high-level engagements among the leadership of both countries.

"Secretary (West) Sibi George represented India at the National Day celebrations of the Republic of Armenia. He reaffirmed commitment to the longstanding friendship rooted in history, building on recent high level engagements among the leadership of both countries," the MEA spokesperson posted on X.

https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/1973232625377554924

Earlier in June, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, in Marseille, where they held a "useful discussion on our close cooperation and regional developments".

On March 11, India and Armenia signed two major Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan's visit to India.

An MoU was signed between India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and Armenia's Center of Drug and Medical Technology Expertise (CDMTE) on cooperation in regulating medical products.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Hyderabad as the venue is perfect! Our city is becoming a major hub for defence and technology conferences. Good to see international delegations experiencing our infrastructure and hospitality. 🏢
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Arjun K
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope these meetings translate into tangible benefits for our armed forces. We need concrete outcomes, not just photo opportunities. The defence industrial collaboration part sounds promising though.
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Sarah B
The medical products cooperation MoU is a smart move! India's pharmaceutical expertise combined with Armenia's strategic location could create new opportunities in Central Asia and Europe markets. Win-win situation! 💊✨
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Vikram M
Armenia has been a reliable partner for India. Their support on Kashmir and other strategic issues has been consistent. Good to see our relationship expanding beyond diplomacy into defence and economic cooperation. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Interesting development. Armenia's geographical position makes this partnership strategically important. Hope this helps counterbalance some of the regional challenges we're facing. The timing seems right for such collaborations.

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