Armenian Prime Minister Andranik Margaryan addressed the nation with a congratulatory message on the occasion of the Day of Armenian Army celebrated January 28. The message says in part, "Dear compatriots, commanders and soldiers, I congratulate you on this holiday, the Day of Army. Formed during the days of the Karabakh war and having united the rich historical traditions of the military art and the freedom-loving spirit of the homeland, the Armenian army marched along the glorious path of formation. During some fifteen years thanks to the attention the nation and state pay to the formation of the army the Armenian army not only guards the state borders and the independence of our country but also participates in international peacekeeping processes. Keeping on national effort to form efficient army we know that the further strengthening of the Armenian Armed Forces is an important guarantor for the security of Nagorno Karabakh. Congratulating on the 14th anniversary of the formation of the Armenian army I wish lasting peace for all us, stability and strengthening for our state and high efficiency for our army," reported the RA government's press service.