On January 9, Acting Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Davit Tonoyan received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Armenia Dr. Jassim Muhammad Al Qasimi.

During the meeting, the possibilities of expanding defense cooperation between the two states were discussed.

Speaking about the prospects for the development of bilateral military cooperation, the Acting Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia emphasized the need to put the cooperation on a planned and contractual basis.

Ambassador Jassim Muhammad Al Kasimi conveyed to Davit Tonoyan The invitation of the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Defense Sheikh Muhammad bin Rashid Al Matqoum to participate in the “IDEX-2019” international conference and exhibition to be held from February 17 to 21. 

Accepting the invitation, Davit Tonoyan informed that in addition to the participation of the delegation led by the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, the military industrial enterprises of the Republic of Armenia will present their products at the exhibition, and the honor guard of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia and the military band will participate in the ceremonial ceremonies.