I hope that as a result you will not come to the conclusion that the National Guard should be used only for service inside the country, especially considering that the line of contact between Armenia and Azerbaijan has considerably expanded after the 44-day war. Artur Khachatryan, an MP from the ruling majority “Civil Contract” Faction, stated this at Monday’s parliamentary standing committees’ joint debates on Armenia’s draft state budget for 2022—and addressing deputy chief of Police Ara Fidanyan.

Fidanyan responded that as last year's war showed, the Police of Armenia are always ready, have always participated, and will continue to participate in the protection of Armenia's borders.

"As of today, the Police Troops are subject to the Chief of Police, approaches to the use of the National Guard will vary, we will choose the best option," the deputy chief of police assured.