Defense Minister deems security priority in Armenian army![]() February 8, 2012 - 17:14 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan says armed forces attach great importance to introduction of international standards, as well as constructive criticism by international and Armenian non-governmental organizations. “Army serves political or other goals in the light of human rights protection,” Minister said, adding that Armenian citizens, involved in these international organizations, should acknowledge the meaning of army for security purposes. Seyran Ohanyan further stressed the importance of cooperation with NGOs and strengthening of army-society relations. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |