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YEREVAN, JUNE 15, ARMENPRESS. The National Assembly of Armenia adopted in the first reading the legislative initiative submitted by the Government, which introduces a system of mandatory military service for females on a voluntary basis.

ARMENPRESS reports, the package of bills on making additions and amendments to the Law of the Republic of Armenia "On Military Service and the Status of Servicemen" and on making additions to the Law of the Republic of Armenia "On Defense" received 62 votes in favor and 26 abstentions at the National Assembly session.

"A system of mandatory military service for female citizens on a voluntary basis is introduced. Armenian female citizens aged 18-27, whose mandatory military service period is 6 months, can submit an application," said Defense Minister Suren Papikyan.