The situation in contact line of Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan armed forces is complicated, however there are no noticeable changes recently, NKR Defense Minister, Lieutenant-General Movses Hakobyan told Armenian and Karabakh journalists at today’s meeting. “We will do whatever is nevessary on the front line”, he assured and said that NKR authorities already took measures to ameliorate the situation.

“The situation in the region forces to have a strong and combat-ready army to ensure national security”, Hakobyan underlined, adding that all servicemen had an order to exert pressure on adversary not to leave him any chances on the front line. Besides, unprecedented tactical manoeuvres were excercised this year, that proved the army is in combat ready state. Anyhow, the NKR army had successfully met its objectives within last 15 years", Minister outlined. “The army reinforces year by year always striving to control the front line and prevent any encroachment on NKR people” Movsesyan said and noted Army activities are evident as there are no peacekeeping forces on NKR and Azerbaijan contact line. “We can assure that security and peace are maintained due to NKR army”, Movsesyan concluded.