Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan, accompanied by Commander of the Defense Army, Major-General Karen Abrahamyan, arrived in Artsakh on Tuesday to wish a number of military units a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Artsakh and Armenian defense ministers took part in the Khachkar solemn opening ceremony in Artsakh's southern frontier.

During the tour, the ministers also visited Stepanakert's Central Military Hospital, met the patients and wished them speedy recovery.