Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia on Friday visited several combat positions. He was accompanied by Defense Minister Suren Papikyan and some other servicemen.

Nine servicemen who performed well during their military service were encouraged by the premier. Pashinyan thanked each of them separately for their service.

"Officers, sergeants, privates, I congratulate all of you on the occasion of the New Year and [upcoming Armenian] Christmas, I wish [you] honorable and trouble-free service, and I ask [you] to convey your family members my congratulations on my behalf, on behalf of the government, and wish the best for 2022. Serve well and return well to your homes, your families,” the Armenian PM said addressing the servicemen.