“Today Armenia is stronger than ever, the army is sophisticated, equipped and capable of overcoming any obstacles. It took not only war but peace examination, embodying victorious spirit of our nation,” Serz Sargsyan stated during the military parade on Republic Square, Yerevan. The parade was dedicated to 15th anniversary of Military Academy after Vazgen Sargsyan of the RA Defense Ministry.

“Those who threaten us war we will remind biblical words: they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. No one to doubt that today same expects them if any threat emerges,” the President stated.

Our officers are embodiment of strength, glory and spirit of Armenian army. They should display the heroism of their ancestors.

Armenian President assured that today as always the outfitting and modernization, additional staff, social benefits for the officers and their families is one of his and Armenian Government priorities.

Students and graduates of Armenian military institutions participated in the parade on Republic square, July 30. State administration, military elite, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, and high-ranking guests attended the event. President Serzh Sargsyan handed certificates to the graduates and congratulated them on graduation, NEWS.am reports.