The 21st anniversary of Armenian army formation is a cherished holiday for Armenians worldwide, former foreign minister, MP Vartan Oskanian posted on his Facebook page.

“We honor the dead who sacrificed their lives for independent Armenia. We express gratitude to their families and relatives. We are also thankful to the former and current soldiers of Armenia. On this day, Armenian government must pledge to do the utmost for our soldiers, trying hard to help them reach their goals in their own motherland,” the ex-minister’s post reads.