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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 28, ARMENPRESS. Defense Minister of Armenia Suren Papikyan visited the southwestern border zone of the country on February 28.

Minister Papikyan toured the position, observed the organization of combat duty, talked with the military personnel.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, the commanders of the military corps and the military unit reported to the Minister of Defense on the situation in the border zone. The command staff presented to Minister the progress of large-scale engineering works carried out on the front line, furnishing of combat positions, implementation of new infrastructures, adding that they will be continuous.

Suren Papikyan inquired about the combat training of the personnel, accommodation conditions, ammunition and food supplies, heard reports about the work carried out in the direction of observing security rules.

At a military position, at the tea table, Minister Papikyan listened to the contract servicemen and talked about the advantages expected as a result of the certification. Suren Papikyan urged the post-duty personnel to use the two weeks following the duty to increase the level of physical training, improve their fire skills, and increase their professional knowledge, which will allow them to receive high marks in order to organize the future service more efficiently.

During the visit, Suren Papikyan also observed the construction works of roads leading to combat positions.

It is noted that on the way back from combat positions, the Minister of Defense also met with the residents of Angeghakot community.