Grand concert dedicated to 20th anniversary of Armed Forces of Armenia
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YEREVAN, JANUARY 27, ARMENPRESS: "I am the Soldier of My Homeland" solemn event was organized January 27 in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concert Complex.
President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, his spouse Rita Sargsyan, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, National Assembly Speaker Samvel Nikoyan, Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan, Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan and others attended the event.
Historical noteworthy periods beginning from the ancient one up to Shushi liberation fighting were reproduced on every stair on the way of the Sport and Concert Complex.
According to Defense Minister of Armenia Seyran Ohanyan, this is a day when everyone congratulates each other simultaneously recalling episodes from the heroic past.
"The Armenian army has a history of millenniums. Armenian people have always struggled for land, belief and dignity. Our army is old and young at the same time," said the defense minister.