YEREVAN. – Armenian Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, who is on a working visit to the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), or Artsakh, on Wednesday paid a visit to an NKR Defense Army military base stationed on the frontlines.   

The PM toured the military base, dined with the military servicemen, and asked about their readiness, informed the Press Office of the Government of Armenia. In addition, he presented gifts to all the servicemen defending the military base, and for serving the Motherland with loyalty and courage.

In a briefing with reporters, Abrahayan highly appreciated the combat-readiness and psychological condition of the soldiers, and he expressed satisfaction with the living conditions and the food provided for the soldiers. 

“As a state, the constant attention toward the defenders of our homeland will be ongoing. The soldier must realize that the state, the people stand with him and appreciate his service, patriotic work,” the Armenian premier specifically said.  

Subsequently, Hovik Abrahamyan visited an NKR Defense Army military unit and got familiarized with its service and living conditions. 

“You all need to understand that Armenia’s security begins with Artsakh’s security,” Abrahamyan specifically told the military servicemen of the unit. 

In addition, the Armenia PM presented watches and household appliances to several soldiers and commanders of the military unit, and in recognition of their high-quality military discipline and conscientiousness.    

Hovik Abrahamyan’s working trip to NKR wrapped up with his visit to Artsakh’s defensive positions.    

The Armenian government delegation, led by PM Abrahamyan, will return to capital city Yerevan on the same day.