15:21, 29 May 2023
YEREVAN, MAY 29, ARMENPRESS. Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia, First Deputy Defense Minister Major-general Edward Asryan, together with Defense Ministry and military officials, visited on Monday the Peacekeeping Brigade on the occasion of the International Day of Peacekeepers.
Addressing the peacekeeping troops, the Major-general extended congratulations on behalf of Defense Minister Suren Papikyan and thanked them for fulfilling their service and mission duly, the Defense Ministry said in a press release.
Praising the readiness level of the peacekeepers, Major-general Asryan underscored that the Armenian servicemembers – knowing very well the price of peace – are carrying out their objectives with honor and are having an important contribution in international security and peace.
A number of servicemembers of the brigade were awarded during the ceremony.