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YEREVAN, JULY 24, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian army does everything to avoid a war, but if you want peace, you must prepare for war. This was the respond of Seyran Ohanyan to the question of one of the participants of “Come home” program. More than 100 boys and girls from 15 countries were hosted at the Defense Ministry on July 24.
The young people asked questions to the Minister which were mainly connected with issue of Armenia’s security in case of a possible war. One of the boys from Russia asked the following question. “If Armenia and Azerbaijan start fighting, will Russia help us?”, to which Seyran Ohanyan answered, “Numerous programs are implemented in the Armenian army to make our army stronger. But we do everything to make conditions, not only by force but also by diplomatic capabilities and military cooperation, for international organizations and security systems, such as the CSTO or NATO, to prevent the war. But even if a war breaks out, we have no problem with fighting”.
Another boy from Georgia was interested if the Armenian army can liberate our historical lands. “Today we are ready to defend our homeland and are on the way to becoming Great Armenia, no doubt. The Armenian nation has always mutinied to see our future more secure. Protection of Artsakh Armenians and liberation of many territories proves that we are on that way. We cannot fulfill what you say in a short-term. We must try to become more powerful“, mentioned Seyran Ohanyan.
A girl from Minsk asked no question but merely thanked the Minister and the Armenian army. “When I used to live in Armenia, I did not appreciate the Armenian army very much, but when I went to live there I realized how powerful we are. I am very proud that my brothers served in the Armenian army. I am happy that my friends also intend to come and serve in the Armenian army“, the girl said.
In answer to her the Defense Minister stressed such remarks inspire them and promote their aspiration for greater achievements. “I am thankful to your parents, your brothers who come and serve. The experience of the Artsakh war has shown that Armenians can bring to kneels the enemy outnumbering us“, emphasized the Minister.
He mentioned that during similar meetings girls always ask if girls will serve in the Armed Forced of Armenia or no.
“My answer to them is that men do not allow Armenian girls to serve. But there are numerous girls in the army who serve not only in the medical personnel but also in special units. We have well prepared snipers, Armenian girls enter military educational institutions. 3 of them have already graduated, 11 still study. Most of them are from Tavush“, mentioned the Minster. According to him it is better if girls conduct “lullaby revenge“, meaning that the more children are born, the more powerful we are.