Mr. Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, congratulates the compatriots on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the Army. The message reads:

“Dear compatriots,

The National Army of the Republic of Armenia has become the most efficient army in the region because of the Armenian people’s love for freedom, the will to realize the centuries-old dream of having an independent state and the heroic efforts of the devotees of the army-building and all Armenians.

The National Army is the defender and guarantor of our people’s achievements, stability and peace.

On the day of the 17th anniversary of the creation of Armenian Army we bow our heads before those who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the liberation of Artsakh and the defense of Armenia’s borders.

On the occasion of the Army Day, I sincerely congratulate all our people and wish a peaceful sky, a secure and deserved life, unity in the defense of the country and a strengthening and raising of the level of people’s prosperity.”