Russian Defense Minister to Visit Armenia and Azerbaijan
Baku /28.10.19 / Turan: The Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu will arrive in Yerevan on a working visit on October 29, Armenian media reported.
The head of the Russian defense department will discuss issues of bilateral cooperation and ensuring security in the Caucasus with the military-political leadership of Armenia.
According to Russian media, Shoigu’s visit is regional in nature - the head of the Russian Defense Ministry will come from Yerevan to Baku.
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has not yet confirmed the arrival of Shoigu. -02D-
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