On July 12, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received newly-appointed commanders of several military divisions and units of the republic’s Defense Army. The commander-in-chief of the armed forces congratulated the attendees and wished them peaceful and efficient service.

The President noted that the defense army is the guarantor of the country’s independence and security and added that everything possible would be done for raising its efficiency.

Artsakh Republic Defense Minister Movses Hakobyan also took part in the meeting.