ArmInfo. The leadership of the Armed Forces of Armenia is confident that the close Russian-Armenian interaction in the sphere of ensuring security will continue to be strong and fruitful. This was announced on February 22 by Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia Colonel-General Movses Hakobyan at a reception at the Russian Embassy dedicated to the Day of Defender of the Fatherland.
In this context, he recalled that the Russian military base is stationed on the territory of Armenia, the personnel of which repeatedly confirmed their conscientious attitude to the accomplishment of the tasks assigned to it and high combat readiness.
"On February 23, it takes a worthy place among the most honored days of military glory, but this day is not a state holiday in Armenia, but it lives in the memory and in the hearts of older soldiers." This date also reflects the inseparable connection of generations and continuity of military traditions, and also embodies the selfless service to the Fatherland, "Hakobyan said.
At the same time, he noted that Russia's historical path personifies heroism and courage displayed at all times by great commanders and commanders, by all Russian soldiers. "And today the Russian Armed Forces remain a reliable support of the state, ensuring its military security, independence and territorial integrity," Hakobyan concluded.