‘Unique attitude towards Army and soldier is inseparable part of description of Armenians’ – President Sarkissian

YEREVAN, JANUARY 28, ARMENPRESS. The Army is not only the guarantor of the country’s security and peace, bus also an integral part of its economy, President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian said during an awarding ceremony at the Presidential Palace on the occasion of the Army Day, reports Armenpress.

“The Army is not only a consuming, but also a creating structure. The Army is both a client for industry and science and a participant of their progress”, the President said.

The Army proposes tasks for the military-industrial and scientific-research sector, by expecting contemporary and innovative, and also sometimes unexpected decisions which do not necessarily need to be the copy of foreign solutions. “The Army must participate not only in the country’s defense, but also the development of economy by closely cooperating with the scientific bodies, business circles and all those citizens who have a desire to bring their contribution”, Armen Sarkissian said.

The unique attitude towards the Army and the soldier, according to the President, is an inseparable part of the description of Armenians. At all times this attitude has been demonstrated with unique care and love.

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