Armenia awarding National Hero title to two prominent military menOctober 20, 2020 - 17:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Two prominent military men will be awarded the title of the National Hero of Armenia, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Tuesday, October 20. First Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Tiran Khachatryan and Commander of the 5th Army Corps, Major General Andranik Piloyan will be honored after the country's President signs the relevant decrees. "They continue their heroic fight for the homeland. Long live the Armenian Army," Pashinyan said. The highest title in Armenia is awarded "for outstanding services of national importance to the Republic of Armenia in defense and strengthening of the state system and creation of important national values." Pashinyan said on October 15 that the title would be awarded posthumously to military commander, Colonel Vahagn Asatryan. Azerbaijan, with help from Turkey and Syrian and Libyan mercenaries deployed by Ankara, started a war against Karabakh (Artsakh) in the morning of September 27. The Armenian side has reported deaths and injuries both among the civilian population and the military. Foreign and local journalists too have been injured in Azeri shelling of towns and villages. Top stories 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. Armenia has registered Covid-19-related deaths in 23 vaccinated individuals so far, according to Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan. Partner news | Kazakh Foreign Minister arrives in Armenia Kazakh Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu on Monday, March 18 arrived in Armenia for a two-day trip. Aliyev touts “good chances” for normalizing ties with Armenia Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has declared that there are “good chances” for normalizing relations with Armenia. Putin secures fifth term as Russian president Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office through a dubious national plebiscite. Top Armenian, Indian defense officials discuss cooperation The discussions primarily focused on enhancing cooperation in the defence sector between Armenia and India. |