YEREVAN. – The Army plays the most important role in the modern history of the Armenian nation, head of the parliamentary standing committee on defense, national security and internal affairs Hrayr Karapetyan said at a press conference on Thursday. The press conference was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Army, celebrated on Jan. 28. 

“Thanks to the Army, we won the Artsakh liberated war. It is the highest achievement in Armenia’s modern history,” the MP said adding the current army’s important role is to protect country’s security.

According to the MP, the Army is constantly improving, there are many initiatives on improving legislation.