YEREVAN. - According to the instruction of the president, Armenian Government will share the responsibilities in civil defense.

Armenian Deputy Minister on Emergency Situation, Haykaram Mkhitaryan, stated the aforementioned in the parliament Monday at the accelerated discussion of the bill on amendments to the Law on Civil Defense Subdivisions.

“Of course, this service is necessary. Currently discussions are underway on dividing the responsibilities. Of course, it’s apparent that part of these responsibilities will be implemented by civilians, the other part being carried out by state authorities. Something will be done by the police, other things by the National Security Service, etc.,” he said.