Defense Minister, Investigative Committee chief visit troops near southeastern border

Minister of Defense Suren Papikyan, Investigative Committee Chairman Artur Poghosyan and other top officials of the law enforcement body visited on Thursday the southeastern border area — to monitor the progress of fortification-engineering works, the defense ministry said in a press release.

Minister Papikyan and Investigative Committee Chairman Poghosyan then visited troops at a military position. 

A number of servicemembers who have distinguished themselves through diligent service were awarded certificates of appreciation and valuable gifts by the Minister of Defense and the Chairman of the Investigative Committee.