YEREVAN. – The Defense Minister of Armenia, Seyran Ohanyan, on Monday convened a consultation meeting with the commanders of the subdivisions of the military units of the garrisons stationed in capital city Yerevan and the Armavir Region.

In his remarks at the event, Ohanyan noted that 2014 was a year of success and breakthrough for the Armenian Armed Forces. As per the minister, the inviolability of Armenia’s borders and the safety of the Armenian nation were ensured in the year that passed.

Ohanyan added that there is progress also in raising the level of the country’s security, and the priority matter for 2015 likewise shall be to ensure the Armenian people’s safeguard against external aggression.

According to the minister of defense, Armenia has to exercise a smart defense, and conduct a policy which will enable to resolve big issues with small forces.

The consultation meeting concluded with an award ceremony.