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The RA NA President thanked the friendly France on behalf of the Armenian people for being by our country’s side and showing significant support during difficult times for Armenia

04 November 20:42

RA Minister of Economy presents financial allocations for coming year and programmes to be implemented

04 November 19:30

Artistic expression is a very personal endeavour; it reflects one’s life, emotions, cultural foundation, and identity

04 November 18:28

Ucom Employees Participate in Forest Restoration Efforts in Vayots Dzor

04 November 15:17

Khachaturian International Youth Competition launched in China with performance by “Music for Future” Foundation’s Cellist Mari Hakobyan

04 November 14:55

The 6th round of the World Youth and Girls Chess Championship 2024 is concluded

04 November 11:10

“By supporting winemakers in reaching sophisticated markets and raising awareness of Armenian wines, USAID contributes to a dynamically growing wine industry that fosters economic growth and job creation”. John Allelo

04 November 10:58

An Appeal To The Armenian People In Defence Of The Legitimate Rights Of The People Of Artsakh

02 November 21:25

8th “Armenia” International Music Festival Wraps Up

02 November 11:09

The Parties exchanged views on the sequence of sections/segments of the borderline for further carrying out delimitation works

01 November 23:42

We express confidence that Hovhannes Avetisyan, being a law-abiding citizen, will support the conduct of an impartial investigation to reveal the truth. The Anti-Corruption Coalition of Civil Society Organizations of Armenia

01 November 20:59

«We must work collaboratively to build a sustainable energy future for Armenia that not only addresses our current needs but anticipates the challenges of tomorrow». Hakob Arshakyan

01 November 17:22

A Celebration of Talent and Cultural Exchange

01 November 16:38

The Prime Minister attends the opening ceremony of Yervand Manaryan’s statue

01 November 15:56

Minister of Internal Affairs reached several agreements regarding the cooperation development with the State of Qatar

01 November 12:49

Ucom launches 5G network across nine Armenian cities

01 November 10:34

Border delimitation agreement moves forward after Pashinyan and Aliyev meet

31 October 22:13

Debate of state budget 2025 continues at joint sitting of NA Committees: Foreign Minister presents ongoing work on peace treaty

31 October 19:37

H.H. Catholicos Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, asked for people to join the prayer for Armenian hostages on 10 November

31 October 16:16

Armenia: Surveillance Bill Threatens Rights

31 October 13:37

Prayer service for peace in Armenia, St Pierre Cathedral

30 October 14:43

UWC Dilijan and UNDP Armenia Co-Host Armenian Local Conference of Youth Ahead of COP 29

30 October 11:00

Presidential Candidates Issue pro-Artsakh. You Decide Who to Vote for…

30 October 10:00

Minimal investment, cost savings, and increased sales

29 October 17:59

The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Armenia Suren Papikyan welcomed the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Armenia Claudia Busch

29 October 11:41

TUMO Selected as Finalists for the $1M WISE Prize for Education

29 October 10:20

RA Prime Minister: RA state budget is for everybody, the big family budget for RA every citizen

28 October 21:03

ISFED asserts that the results of the October 26 parliamentary election do not accurately represent the preferences of Georgian voters

28 October 20:29

Armenia condemns activities aimed at undermining int’l security expressed also in the actions against the Islamic Republic of #Iran last week. MFA of Armenia

28 October 19:18

Call of the Civil Society Organizations of Armenia to the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and Participants of COP29

28 October 18:31

Viva service center – at Gogavan state border check point

28 October 10:48

Armenia’s Reorientation Not Unique, Yet Critics Refuse to Recognize It

27 October 22:15

Georgia’s elections marred by an uneven playing field, pressure and tension, but voters were offered a wide choice: international observers

27 October 20:53

Could US-Armenia Military Cooperation Deepen Further?

26 October 15:15

Armenian-American Tigran Gambaryan Returns to US After Months-Long Unjust and Abusive Detention in Nigeria

26 October 13:03

We welcome the European Parliament’s resolution, which exposes Azerbaijan’s appalling human rights record, disregard for international law, and aggressive, militaristic posturing in the region and toward Armenia

25 October 14:40

AI Use in Armenian Media: Ethical Considerations

25 October 13:59

Issues on Armenia’s cooperation with International Criminal Court and on international criminal justice discussed

24 October 23:52

Prime Minister of Armenia and president of Azerbaijan meet in Kazan

24 October 18:27

The Prime Minister holds brief conversations with foreign partners

24 October 15:46

Nikol Pashinyan, Masoud Pezeshkian meet in Kazan

24 October 15:21

AUA Brings in $2.7 Million at Boston-Area Fundraiser

24 October 15:04

The Prime Minister arrives in Kazan

24 October 14:24

Latest news in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, summary. JAMnews

24 October 13:28

Official Announcement on Miss Universe Armenia Participation

24 October 13:00

Another solar power plant by Ucom and SunChild NGO installed in Vardenis

24 October 11:30

Trump Blasts Harris for Inaction on Ethnic Cleansing of Artsakh’s Armenian Christians

24 October 10:00

The interlocutors also addressed ongoing efforts with Armenian communities in EU member states, highlighting the potential for enhanced Diaspora involvement in development programs in Armenia

23 October 23:46

PM Pashinyan chairs discussion on implementation process of the “300 schools, 500 kindergartens” project

23 October 20:21

Civil Society Organizations of Armenia Call on the Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and Participants of COP29

23 October 16:26

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The RA Ministry of Defense Receives Support from the USA and China

August 27,2015 12:35

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In response to the inquiry submitted by the “Union of Informed Citizens” NGO, the Ministry of Defense informed us that it received military support from the United States of America and People’s Republic of China in the years 2005-2014. During those ten years, the Ministry of Defense received grants in the amount of 45 million USD from these two countries.

The grants from the USA were received within the framework of the programs Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and International Military Education and Training (IMET).

Within the framework of the assistance provided by the Foreign Military Financing Program, linguistic and vocational trainings of the RA defense system soldiers and special civil servants were carried out, as well as technical means were obtained. 35.7 million USD was allocated to the RA Ministry of Defense by this program.

Within the framework of the assistance provided by the International Military Education and Training Program, linguistic and vocational trainings of the RA defense system soldiers and special civil servants were carried out. Six million USD was allocated to the RA Ministry of Defense by this program.

In the years 2009-2013, China provided gratuitous military aid to the ministry equal to around 3.8 million USD.

Hence, the RA Ministry of Defense has mainly received grants from the USA during the last ten years. According to the information provided to us, the ministry has not received any grants from the EU and from the Russian Federation. Not receiving grants from Russia is strange, to say the least, because Russia is considered our main military partner. Besides, taking into account the fact that the Republic of Armenia is member of Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Russia should have been more interested in assisting the RA Ministry of Defense and the RA Armed Forces than the USA and China.

“Union of Informed Citizens” continues to investigate and publish information regarding foreign grants received by Armenian state agencies.

Tatevik Vardanyan,
“Union of Informed Citizens”

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