Armenia's defense minister shares security concerns with British envoy

Minister of Defense Davit Tonoyan on Wednesday received the United Kingdom's newly appointed Chargé d'Affaire a.i. to Armenia, Helen Fazey, to discuss bilateral cooperation affairs and future partnership issues.

Congratulating the guest on her new diplomatic mission, the minister wished her success in the future endeavors towards the development of the Armenian-British agenda (particularly in the defense sector).

He also praised the current level of mutual ties, expressing hope that the partnership will gain a stronger ground after the easing of the epidemic-linked lockdown restrictions.

According to a press release by the Ministry of Defense, the sides also stressed the need of stepping up the bilateral political-military dialogue over international and regional security issues.

Addressing the regional developments, Minister Tonoyan briefed the diplomat on his concerns over the security environment in the region.