Armenia-US defense cooperation discussed in Yerevan  

Minister of Defense Davit Tonoyan on Tuesday received US Ambassador Lynne Tracy to discuss bilateral cooperation projects in the sector.

Meeting in Yerevan, sides also took the chance to consider previous joint activities, evaluating the chances of pursuing the projects in the face of the coronavirus-related restrictions. They also addressed Armenia's continuous engagement in international peace and stability maintenance missions and the procedures of rotation under the present circumstances.

Tonoyan briefed the diplomat on the anti-COVID-19 measures in the military, as well as the organization of conscription under conditions of the pandemic.

Ambassador Tracy said she is pleased to meet with the minister to discuss mutually beneficial projects and concerns.

According to a press release by the Ministry of Defense, the sides also exchanged thoughts over regional security issues and other mutual interests.