YEREVAN.- Independence is truly our biggest achievement, Armenian Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan said to news reporters, on Wednesday, after the military parade celebrating the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. 

Ohanyan noted that those 20 years enabled all Armenian citizens and military institutions to manifest themselves, and, in contrast to other historical periods and in terms of guaranteeing security, allowed us to deeply assess the security domain and coordinate the activities of all branches of power.       

The Minister added, however, that the Armed Forces are not a mere display of equipment and personnel during military parades. “They are not for military parades alone, and they can prove all that in practice. We do not hold military parades every year, but rather on anniversary years only.”     

The defense Minister also underscored that Armenian military servicemen not only guarantee the security of their own statehood, but also contribute to guaranteeing international security.

And in response to the question as to how the Armenian army would be in 20 years, Seyran Ohanyan said: “20 years later the Armenian army will be more efficient, disciplined, and endowed with greater opportunities for preparedness and acquiring new types of weaponry and ammunition.”