ArmInfo. On December 16, as part of his working visit to France, Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan held a meeting with General Fabien Mandon, the Military Adviser and Chief of the Military Cabinet to the President of France. As reported by the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry, the discussion centered on topics related to defense cooperation between Armenia and France. Comprehensive discussions were held on various issues of cooperation, including military education, training programs, advisory support, and military-technical issues. Additionally, regional and international security issues were addressed. The parties exchanged their perspectives and approaches to these topics.