Defense Minister briefed about steps to strengthen front lineApril 29, 2022 - 15:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Defense Minister Suren Papikyan on Thursday, April 29 visited military positions in Armenia's south to learn more about the conditions of combat duty on the front line and talk to soldiers serving in the armed forces. Commander of the military unit, Major General Artak Budaghyan spoke about activities being taken for strengthening the front line. During the trip, Papikyan also met with the personnel involved in the three-month training camps organized by the Army. The Minister inquired about the conditions of service of the participants of the rallies, their mood and thanked them for their active participation in the defense of the Homeland. 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 | 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.” |