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Delegation headed by Dr.Alberto Bini, Head of Partnership & Cooperation Division, Department of Political Issues and Security Policy of NATO was in Armenia from 7-9 August. NATO representatives were accompanied by NATO liaison officer in South Caucasus William Lahyu.

On August 9 Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan visited North-Eastern bordering zone. He was in combat control points situated on Armenian-Azeri border line, got acquainted with servicemen’s preparation and moral-psychological situation who conduct combat duty.

Colonel Vahram Grigoryan is one of the skillful commanders of the army. He was the commander of the regiment implementing border defense. Since April he has been appointed as Commander of OCST CORF’s Armenian unit. This unit last year under the command of Colonel A.Smbatyan took part in CORF joint exercises and showed high results.

There was a solemn awarding ceremony in Stepanavan Mayor’s office. Region’s Military Commissar Lt.Colonel Spartak Ghubatyan, on the order of RA President, awarded posthumously soldier Aznavur Arakelyan, presenting Combat service medal to his parents.

On 31 July the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia and the Ministry of Dense of the People`s Republic of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding on collaboration in the field of education.
The document will facilitate organization of training for service members of the People`s Republic of China in higher educational institutions of the Republic of Armenia for the academic year 2013-2014.

Armenian sambo federation under the high patronage of Defense Minister S.Ohanyan conducted in Yerevan the 4th International Championship on Sambo, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of USSR twice hero, legendary pilot Nelson Stepanayan.
On August 3rd the solemn function was held where prime Minister T.Sargsyan, Defense Minister S.Ohanyan, high-ranking servicemen and guests were present.