I couldn’t even think that I would be received on such a high level. And this prompts me 2 things: first, that till the end of my days I owe my nation, and second, that people of our region, including Talish people, should live in peace and have good relations with their neighbours. Only radio station “Voice of Talishstan” maintains our spirit, teaches our language, helps us not to loose our identity. In this regard let me express my gratitude to Professor G.Asatryan and his “companions”.

Recently a kidney surgery through laporoscopy method was carried out in the Urological department of Central clinic military hospital (CCMH). Such a surgery is unique in Armenia and is being implemented only in three medical centres. In the CCMH the first surgery was conducted by urologist-surgeon Vahram Hakobyan.

In the city of Vardenis (Gegharkunik marz) a solemn ceremony was conducted dedicated to the 22-nd anniversary of independent Armenia. The function was organized on the initiative and with support of Vardenis Mayor’s office (Mayor – Volodya Khloyan), Karabakh Veterans’ Union (Chairman – Youriy Miqayelyan) and “Youth Will” NGO (Chairwoman – Anahit Grigoryan). In the beginning the participants visited Artsakh victims’ memorial and paid tribute to perished soldiers who gave their lives for freedom.

From September 29 till October 5 in the capital of Russia Moscow the 5th International Contest “CIS Warrior” was held. Representatives of Armed Forces of Armenia, Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan participated in it.
There were 5 nominations: “Sportsman”, “Professional”, “Sniper”, “Generalist” and “Cavalier”.
In the general team event Armenia was the third. Awarding ceremony was held in RF AF Cultural Centre.

On October 10, within the framework of the Kyrgyz Republic’s chairmanship in the CSTO, an academic-practical conference “AFGHANISTAN 2014: PROSPECTS OF THE SITUATION IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN, CHALLENGES AND THREATS TO SECURITY IN CENTRAL ASIA IN THE CONTEXT OF THE WITHDRAWAL OF MAIN CONTINGENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE FORCE” took place in Bishkek. Experts from 27 countries, as well as from the CSTO, NATO, the UN, the OSCE, the EU, the SCO, the ICRC and other international organizations attended the conference.

According to rocket troops and artillery combat preparation, artillery sub-units periodically participate in camps. In the conditions close to combat situation the level of staff’s field training is being raised, servicemen’s moral-combat qualities and physical preparation strengthen. Recently such camp has been conducted in the regiment headed by Colonel A.Mahsoodyan.

New wars in the world happen because of energy-carriers (petrol, gas). Now global conflict happens for “human souls”.
On September 30 during Yerevan-Moscow TV-bridge Gagick Harutyunyan, executive director of “Noravanq” scientific-educational fund mentioned that it is not about war between Christian and Muslim world but multi-civilized world and global extremism. The latter has no religion, no nationality, it is a single organism which feeds not only from Arab world but from the West as well. “And against it should struggle all, including such organizations as CSTO”, – said G.Harutyunyan.