make preferable“When the Armenian nation was restoring its independence, the Armenian Army became the first established state structure. The creation of the Armed Forces of Armenia was the first and the greatest accomplishment of our country.
“But this does not mean that army-building has lost its relevance. Literally days ago, we witnessed the feat of the soldier protecting our country’s borders, who performed his task at the cost of his life.
“The 20th anniversary of the signing of the ceasefire will be marked in May 2014. Our army and the entire society live under the conditions of ‘no war, no peace,’ for the past two decades. But our army fulfills its mission with honor.
“All parts of our people together formed our army at the battlefield. The Armenian Army proved and proves that the boasting of the adversary is worth nothing because the trained and alert Armenian soldier stands at the border. We will stand as long as it is necessary.
“The Armenian Armed Forces and the Nagorno-Karabakh [, or Artsakh,] Defense Army said one simple thing to the adversary and to all: Artsakh’s freedom is above everything else. We realize that no one will award us freedom, but we are ready to fight, and we triumphed.
“We look ahead with confidence because we have a reliable defender, the Armenian Army. I wish peace and prosperity to us all,” President Sargsyan’s address specifically states.
