STEPANAKERT. – The President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR; Artsakh), Bako Sahakyan, on Wednesday attended the official opening of a fully-renovated barrack of an NKR Defense Army unit stationed in the southern flank of Artsakh.

In his remarks, Sahakyan considered the improvement of the military servicemen’s social and living conditions among pivotal components of the army-building process and raising the combat-readiness of the country’s armed forces, informed the Central Information Department of the Office of the NKR President.

The President stressed that the state appreciates the contribution of each and every officer and soldier in maintaining the security of the republic.

In addition, Bako Sahakyan wished good service, peace, and welfare to the soldiers and commanders.

NKR Defense Minister Movses Hakobyan and several other officials accompanied the President during his visit.