Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan received today American Armenian benefactor Viken Garabedian, a member of the Armenian Dental Society of California (ADSC).

The Minister thanked the philanthropist for his 25 years of active charity activities, within the framework of which several social programs were implemented in the provinces of Armenia, and assistance was given to the families of fallen and wounded servicemen, the press service of the Ministry of Defense (MOD) reports.

Tonoyan and Garabedian agreed to deepen cooperation between the MOD and the ADSC.

Also, Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan awarded benefactor Viken Garabedian the Marshal Baghramyan administrative medal for his pro-Armenian activities.

Garabedian expressed his gratitude and underlined that his assistance to the Armenian Armed Forces and border communities will be continuous.