Modernization of Armed Forces one of priorities of new leadership – Speaker of Parliament

YEREVAN, JANUARY 28, ARMENPRESS. Speaker of Parliament of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan addressed a congratulatory message on the Army Day, the Parliament told Armenpress.

The message reads:

“Dear compatriots, I congratulate all of us on the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Armenian Army.

The creation of the Armenian Army is one of the glorious pages of the history of the newly-independent Armenia. I want to honor those who were at the roots of the creation of our Army during the difficult days of the Karabakh war. I want to bow my head before those soldiers who currently hold firm our state borders, before their friends who defended our country during these years, before their parents and families.

The modernization of the Armed Forces is one of the priorities of the new leadership. And we will jointly solve all issues as a result of which the Army’s combat readiness will further increase.

Once again congratulations to all soldiers and officers. You are the guarantors of peace and statehood development”.

The Republic of Armenia and Armenians around the world celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Armenian Army’s establishment on January 28. On January 28, 1992, the Government adopted the “On the Defense Ministry of Armenia” historic decision, heralding the formation of the Armenian Army. In May of 1992, the ministry held the first drafting, laying the foundation for the stable tradition of drafting conscription servicemen to the Army.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan