NKR army capable to defend borders without third forces

PanARMENIAN.Net - "The military power of our army was demonstrated at May 9 parade and we are capable to defend our borders without participation of third forces," NKR Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Seyran Ohanyan told reporters in Shushi.



The parade in the Renaissance Square was 'prophylactic', according to him. "We are convinced that Karabakh can oppose growing efficiency and discipline of the army to Azerbaijan's purchase of armament," the Minister said.



At that he underscored that veterans of the Karabakh war render strong support to the army. "They always take part in military exercised and in case of war they will join the personnel," he said.



"The atmosphere at the frontline is quiet. Azeri planes have never violated NKR air space. Their jets exercised flights far enough from our border," he said adding that NKR possesses all anti-aircraft defense elements.



A parade dedicated to the 15th anniversary of liberation of Shushi, formation of the NKR Defense Army and 62nd anniversary of Victory in the World War II was held in the Renaissance Square in Stepanakert on May 9. The parade was run by First Deputy Commander of the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army, Major General Movses Hakobyan and was inspected by NKR Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Seyran Ohanyan. Over 1500 military marched in the parade.



Armenian President Robert Kocharian, NKR President Arkady Ghukasian, RA NA Speaker Tigran Torosian, primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, head of the Yerkrapah Union of Volunteers, General Lieutenant Manvel Grigoryan and Generals of the Armenian and NKR armies attended the event.