YEREVAN. – Armenia on Saturday is celebrating Military Scouts’ Day and the 23rd anniversary of Armenian military intelligence (PHOTOS).

Although this event is set for November 5, according to tradition, this day is marked on the following Saturday.  

A respective display was conducted by the Armenian army personnel, and the more distinguished servicemen were awarded. 

“I would like to shake hands with each of the soldiers, and thank for the professionalism and good name of the Armenian [military] scouts,” Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan stated.

Ohanyan wished these officers wonderful achievements, happiness, and peaceful military service.

The minister also recalled the role of military intelligence during the Karabakh War, and its current important contribution to maintaining peace and deterring Azerbaijan’s aggressive ambitions.

“I’m proud of you,” Seyran Ohanyan added.

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