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.