Armenian army ready to resist any threat, Defense Minister saysAugust 31, 2016 - 13:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia’s Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan on Wednesday, August 31 said the Armenian forces are ready to resist any threat coming from any side, Tert.am reports. Speaking about the situation on the border, Ohanyan noted it to be calm, with only a few instances of crossfire registered. “Our neighbors violate the ceasefire, but we do not retaliate in case of sporadic shooting,” the minister said. Asked if the current situation is a mere “calm before the storm,” Ohanyan said Armenia is always ready to retaliate. “We are always on high alert and ready to resist any storm,” he said. 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 | 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.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |