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YEREVAN, JANUARY 27, ARMENPRESS: According to the decree of National Assembly Speaker Samvel Nikoyan, several families, who have 3 soldiers in the Armed Forces of Armenia, were awarded with NA Speaker's certificate and monetary award on the occasion of the Army Day, press service of National Assembly of Armenia told Armenpress.
With the decree of NA Speaker, First Deputy Minister of Defense Davit Tonoyan, NA members Hrayr Karapetyan, Armen Mkhitaryan, Arakel Movsisyan, Sedrak Saroyan and Arthur Aghabekyan were awarded with the Medal of Honor of the National Assembly on the occasion of the Army Day.
Handing the awards, NA Speaker Samvel Nikoyan congratulated everyone on formation of 20th anniversary of the Armed Forces of Armenia, saying that though our army is young, it has a rich experience and is confident of future. "I think the presence of Armenian soldiers at the Armenian parliament is symbolic as unity of strength and law, as the army symbolizes the strength and parliament – the law, both of which prioritize the justice," said Samvel Nikoyan.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of formation of the army and for outstanding contribution to consolidation and formation of the army, Armenian NA Speaker Samvel Nikoyan was awarded with "RA Armed Forces: 20 Years" anniversary medal with the decree of Defense Minister of Armenia. A number of parliamentarians and their partners received the same award, too.
Expressing gratitude for the organized event, Defense Minister of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan said it has become a tradition to encourage families, who have given 3 soldiers to the Armenian army. The minister expressed his gratitude to the parents and the soldiers, who enhance the army's fighting capacity with their devoted service and everyday diligent work.