President Sargsyan awards distinguished servicemen during NKR trip

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 8, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan arrived on December 8 to Nagorno Karabakh on a working visit. In Stepanakert airport, Serzh Sargsyan was welcomed by NKR President Bako Sahakyan, Defense Army commander Lt. General Levon Mnatsakanyan and other top military officials, the President’s Office told ARMENPRESS.

During the visit, the two Presidents had earlier attended the opening of a new barracks in a military post. President Sargsyan awarded several distinguished servicemen. Afterwards, a consultation was held between Armenia and NKR within the framework of the military cooperation in the Defense Army headquarters. The Commander of the Defense Army briefed the Presidents on the latest works and upcoming projects. Issues related to equipping the army with new technologies and armaments were also discussed.