YEREVAN. – I am against the idea of Armenian Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan’s resignation as a result of killings in the army, stated Arabo military detachment’s commander Manvel Yeghiazaryan during a press conference held today.  

According to him, it would better if no one meddled in the minister’s affairs. “He must be given extensive powers to be able to have an impact on each and every process in the army,” Yeghiazaryan maintained.

Also reflecting on the matter of returning lands to Azerbaijan as a result of NK talks, Manvel Yeghiazaryan stated: “Armenia will not surrender lands; if such thing occurs, there would be many opponents.” And as proof, the commander emphasized the fact that “the great majority of our people are patriotic and serious folks.”