YEREVAN. - Press secretary of Armenian Minister of Defense David Karapetyan commented on information published in the media that Armenia purchased nonfunctional weaponry from Moldova.

"Purchase of weaponry and military equipment for Armenian army is carried out under relevant norms and regulations of Armenian Constitution and International law. For national security reasons information on quantity and variety of armament as well as details about the seller are not subject for publication,’’ said Karapetyan.  ‘‘I can only assure you that ever since its independence Armenia did not purchase nonfunctional weaponry."