MINISTER OF DEFENSE: GUARDING FRONTIERS MAIN TASK OF ARMENIA’S ARMED FORCES

ARKA
June 19

The main task of Armenia’s Armed Forces is the military duty to
guard the frontiers, Armenian Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanian told
journalists after the meeting of top army officers with the President.

The second important thing is to implement reforms in the
defense sphere and to raise the professional level in the army, he
said. Officers presented the urgent issues and received instructions
from the president on further activities.

The President also set priorities for the army for the year 2008. -0–