President of Armenia: We strive for peace, but we are ready to give a
blitz response to any threat
2008-01-28 13:42:00
ArmInfo. Establishment of the Armenian army is one of the greatest and,
maybe, the most important achievements of our people, President of
Armenia Robert Kocharyan said at ceremonial awarding of a group of
servicemen. Armenia celebrates Army Day and the 16th Anniversary of
National Army.
‘Army is dear to all of us since it is an absolute value’, the
president said. He mentioned that all the sections of the population
had their contribution to the army establishment. ‘Today Armed Forces
are an important factor in our region. They guard our borders and
provide security and peace to our people. We highly appreciate peace,
and we strive for peace. Nevertheless, we are ready to make a blitz
response to any threat’, Robert Kocharyan said.
He also stressed that the efficiency of our army and the necessary
armament are improving day by day. The president called it the result
of both the effective work of services and permanent attention of the
authorities. Robert Kocharyan said the budget of the Armenian Army
exceeds the country’s budget for 1996-1997. ‘I do not remember the army
financing to be delayed for a day over the past 10 years. I think, it
is the best evidence of the authorities’ attitude to the army’, the
president said.