  Armenian Defense Minister: army’s future impossible without knowledge October 6, 2012 - 18:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On the occasion of World Teachers' Day, Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan awarded October 5 a number of teachers, representatives of the military leadership and servicemen. Congratulating teachers on their professional holiday, Minister Ohanyan highly assessed their role in educating the young generation, stressing the necessity for protecting the homeland. “Armed forces fulfill large-scale activities, ranging from military training courses to maneuvers,” he said, deeming army’s future impossible without knowledge. Minister Ohanyan further hailed the various programs Armenian ministries of defense and education implement. Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, in turn, noted that military service and education bear a complementary nature due to their successful cooperation. Upon completion of the event, Minister Ohanyan awarded a number of teachers and soldiers with medals and presents for their contribution to the patriotic education of the young generation, defense ministry’s press service reported.   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 |  Latest news U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border  The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel.Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” |
