ArmInfo. Jalal Harutyunyan was relieved of the post of Minister of Defense - Commander of the Defense Army of Artsakh. The corresponding decree was signed by the President of Karabakh Arayik Harutyunyan.
On his Facebook page, the head of Artsakh noted that the reason for the resignation was the injury of Jalal Harutyunyan. By another decision of Arayik Haruyunyan, Major General Mikael Arzumanyan was appointed Minister of Defense - Commander of the Defense Army of Karabakh. He was awarded the military rank of Lieutenant General.
"I wish Jalal Haruyunyan a speedy recovery and I am sure that he will soon return to the service of the Motherland. I am sure that Mikael Arzumanyan realizes the degree of responsibility in his new position, will spare no effort and energy to justify this trust, "Artsakh President said in a statement.