 Defense Minister: we’re ready to fight for every inch of Artsakh’s land May 8, 2014 - 20:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Today’s peace is a result of the work, service and fight of the homeland defenders (yerkrapahs), Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan told reporters during his visit to Yerablur Military Pantheon on the occasion of Yerkrapah Day, Panorama.am reported. “The Armenian army, which ensures security of the Armenian people, was formed on the basis of Yerkrapah detachments. The Armenian army, with its mobilization resource, Karabakh War veterans (freedom fighters) and Yerkrapah volunteers, is a consolidated structure, which is always ready to defend our homeland. The Armenian army is a guarantor of Artsakh’s security; we all will fight for every inch of its land, should Artsakh’s safety be challenged,” Ohanyan said. Related links:   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
