YEREVAN.- Defense Ministry hosted on Friday a solemn event dedicated to the Army Day celebrated on January 28 and the 21st anniversary of the Armed Forces (photos).

In addition to representatives of the Defense Ministry, the meeting was attended by Attorney General Aghvan Hovsepyan, Director of the National Security Service Gorik Hakobyan, Police Chief Vladimir Gasparyan, NKR Defense Minister Movses Hakobyan.

Addressing the audience, Seyran Ohanyan said that every birthday and anniversary is an occasion to reconsider the past, assess achievements, remember the friends who have passed away and outline the future moves. The next decade for the Armenian army is a period to implement plans and strengthen regional peace and security, he added.

“The future of our army depends on us, on good faith, timely solving of problems, our ability to improve,” Minister Ohanyan said.

He noted the Armenian army is faced with tough challenges, urging to be on alert.

Aghvan Hovsepian Gorik Hakobyan, Vladimir Gasparyan also addressed the participants. A group of soldiers was awarded.

Photoby Arsen Sargsyan/ NEWS.am