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PRESIDENT’S WORKING TOURS



The President of Armenia, Supreme Commander Serzh Sargsyan on November 18th made a working visit to the defense positions at the north-eastern border area of the Republic of Armenia. Accompanied by the Minister of Defense and the highest command of the RA Armed Forces, the President of Armenia toured military units, visited the defense positions, observed firsthand the combat readiness of the troops and the ongoing process of army building.

The President of Armenia was present at the show-training with the participation of the units of the Second company, received the report of the commander pertinent to the situation in the units under his command and to existing problematic issues.

In one of the military units, the President participated in the opening ceremony of a new canteen built for the servicemen.

Afterwards the President left for the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

In the framework of cooperation of the two Armenian states, President of the Republic of Armenia, Supreme Commander Serzh Sargsyan, accompanied by President of Artsakh Bako Sahakian, Ministers of Defense and the highest military command of two Armenian Republics toured a number of military units of the Artsakh Defense Army. The tour commenced with the observation of the regimental tactical military exercise on combat crossfire which was conducted with the participation of the servicemen of the Defense Army at the Mekhakavan firing ground.

According to Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, “the presence of the Supreme Commander on such events increases the sense of responsibility of each soldier. Participation of the President is the proof that from the commander to the last soldier are all connected with a solid chain that will never come off.”

At the conclusion of the exercise, the Presidents of two Armenian states and heads of military departments handed awards to the servicemen who brought their active participation to the exercise.

In the framework of his working visit, the Supreme Commander of RA participated in the opening ceremonies of important military facilities, visited the frontline and a number of military properties, familiarized with the social and living conditions of the troops, observed engineering and fortification structures.

President of Armenia, Supreme Commander Serzh Sargsyan in the framework of his working visit to NKR on November 21 together with President of Artsakh Bako Sahakian attended the meeting held with the participation of the highest military command of the two Armenian states. At the meeting issues pertaining to the bilateral cooperation were discussed.

The President participated also at the home warming ceremony for the residential buildings with 176 apartments, constructed for the officers in the special compound at the capital of Nagorno Karabakh, as well as opening of the gym at the headquarters of the Defense Army, and the commencement ceremony of the canteen for the servicemen of a military unit. In the framework of his working visit to the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh, the President of Armenia decorated a group of servicemen for their diligent work.

Later, President Sargsyan in Gandzasar attended the official ceremony of inauguration of the Mesrop Mashtots Depository of Manuscripts – Gandzasar – a scientific and cultural center in Stepanakert, which constitutes a branch of Matenadaran.

ARSEN AGHEKYAN

Category: #46 (1115) 26.11.2015 - 2.12.2015, National army, News, Spotlight


27/11/2015