YEREVAN. – Armenia on Monday marks Aviation Day and the 25th anniversary of the country’s air force.

On this occasion, a celebratory event was held at Erebuni Airport in capital city Yerevan (PHOTOS).

In his remarks, Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan welcomed the guests of the event, and stressed the importance of military aviation in the protection of the airspace of Armenia.

After the remarks and an award ceremony, the guests got familiarized with the military aviation equipment of Armenia, and the equipment of the Russian airbase in Erebuni Airport.

Subsequently, an air show took place.