The solemn event on occasion of the reception of the first group of the military draft of 2016 took place today at the central gathering point of Karabakh Army.

The youth joining the army was welcomed by high-ranking officers led by the Commander of Karabakh Defense Army, Lieutenant-General Levon Mnatsakanyan, as well as Karabakh War veterans, representatives of the Armenian Apostolic Church and governmental organizations. Mnatsakanyan congratulated the young men, following which he gave them instructions on the correct and effective service.