SERZH SARGSYAN: IN CERTAIN DIRECTIONS OF DEFENSE COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT ARMENIA SHOULD ASSUME THE LEADING ROLE

ArmInfo
2009-01-14 00:10:00

ArmInfo. On Jan 13 Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan held a working
meeting, which covered the results of the first stage of strategic
revision of defense. This process consisting of 5 stages is to be
completed by April 2010.

As the Armenian presidential press-service told ArmInfo, the president
said he visits the military units frequently and personally observes
the work being done, as well as the life conditions, moral atmosphere
and combat training of soldiers. The progress is obvious and has a
firm basis, he said.

"The defense system is a complex which should keep up with the
times. Taking this into account, we should not only be able to possess
information about current processes, but we ourselves should assume
the leading role in certain directions. Henceforth we should match
the best indicators", Sargsyan said. He added that reforms must go
without "days off" the way the Armed Forces do.

Sargsyan pointed out that the inter-department commission was
working in close compliance with the schedule under the control of
the secretary of the Security Council and the Defense Minister.

Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan reported on the implementation of the
project to assess security level and potential threats. He pointed
out that the project was aimed at ensuring the long-term development
of the defense sector and its preparedness for present and possible
challenges.

While summing up the results of the meeting Sargsyan pointed out that
one must not be dogmatic in assessing potential threats and that in
the near future such assessments must be revised.