Minister of Defence (Armenia) explained

Post:Minister
Body:Defence
Incumbent:Suren Papikyan
Incumbentsince:15 November 2021
Department:Ministry of Defence
Style:Mr/Madam Minister
Member Of:Cabinet
Security Council
Reports To:Prime Minister of Armenia
Seat:Yerevan, Armenia
Nominator:Prime Minister of Armenia
Appointer:President of Armenia
Termlength:None
Constituting Instrument:Constitution of Armenia
Formation:1992
First:Vazgen Sargsyan
Deputy:Chief of the General Staff

The Defence Minister of Armenia is the head of the country's Ministry of Defence, who is charged with the political leadership of the Armed Forces of Armenia. The position was originally created in 1918 and was re-established in January 1992 following Armenia's independence from the USSR, and is currently headed by Suren Papikyan. From 1993 to 1995, there was a concurrent position called the State Minister for Defence held by Vazgen Sargsyan.

List of ministers

Third Armenian Republic (1991–present)

[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PM introduces newly appointed Minister of Defense 21.11.2020. 2021-03-16. mil.am. en.
  2. Web site: Breaking: David Tonoyan to be appointed as Armenian defense minister - Pashinyan. 2021-03-16. arka.am.
  3. Web site: Vigen Sargsyan appointed as new defense minister of Armenia. 2021-03-16. arka.am.
  4. Web site: Sarkisian Appoints Key Ministers in Emerging Cabinet. 2021-03-16. «Ազատ Եվրոպա/Ազատություն» ռադիոկայան. hy.
  5. Web site: Top Army General Named Acting Defense Minister. 2021-03-16. «Ազատ Եվրոպա/Ազատություն» ռադիոկայան. hy.