U.S. Department of Defense

09/08/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2022 17:02

Readout of Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Meeting With Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan of ArmeniaStatement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III[...]

Department of Defense Spokesman Lt. Col. David Herndon provided the following readout:

Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl hosted Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan of Armenia at the Pentagon today to discuss ways to strengthen the U.S.-Armenian defense relationship. Dr. Kahl emphasized the U.S. commitment to peace and stability in the South Caucasus. In addition, the two leaders discussed the war in Ukraine and possible areas of mutually-beneficial cooperation.