YEREVAN. – Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan praised Russian defense attaché Colonel Vyacheslav Glagolev’s contribution to deepening and development of strategic relations between Armenia and Russia.

On Wednesday, the Minister met with Russian Ambassador Ivan Volynkin, outgoing defense attaché Vyacheslav Glagolev and newly appointed attaché Colonel Alexey Lobov.

Defense Minister congratulated Lobov on his appointment, wishing success in his mission aimed at development of Armenia-Russia cooperation.

The sides discussed issues related to Armenia-Russia cooperation and regional challenges.