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YEREVAN, JUNE 20, ARMENPRESS. As part of his working visit to France, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan had a meeting with French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. Armenian Ambassador to France Hasmik Tolmajyan also participated in the meeting.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, the welcoming ceremony of the Defense Minister of Armenia took place with the participation of a military band and guard of honor, the national anthems of the Republic of Armenia and the French Republic were performed.

After the solemn welcoming ceremony, discussions were held regarding the current course of implementation of the agreements reached at the meeting held in Paris on September 27, 2022.

Issues related to regional security were discussed. At the end of the meeting, Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan thanked French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu for the eventful working visit to the French Republic and warm welcome.