December 31, RA President, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Serzh Sargsyan paid a traditional visit to Armenia’s defensive positions.

In the settlement of Khachik the Armenian leader talked to the local residents and congratulated them on the coming New Year. He inquired about problems of the borderline regions, which, he said, remain the focus of his attention.

President Serzh Sargsyan visited the servicemen, inquired about their duty. He talked to the servicemen and got acquainted with the social conditions.

The Armenian leader congratulated all the servicemen and thanked them for their service.

“I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of New Year. I wish you great strength, endurance, and faith to carry on sacred duty entrusted in you. To be a soldier is the most honorable job. The soldier, who is safeguarding the borders of our Motherland, is the light of our eyes and the stronger and more resolute the soldier is, the more confident and well-organized we will be.”

During his visit to the defense lines, the President of Armenia was accompanied by the Catholicos of All Armenian Garegin II and the Minister of Defense of Armenia Seyran Ohanian.