Armenian Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan hosted a group of intellectuals today to present the proposed program of increased social security benefits to be paid to the families of servicemen killed or handicapped in action.

The participants exchanged views on the expediency of implementation of the proposed program, formation of effective management mechanisms, the willingness of the society to support the families of the servicemen, the need for transparent oversight, etc.

The participants of the meeting stressed the importance of public discussions, noting that is provides an opportunity to get full comprehension of the initiative and present different public perspectives.