Gagik Tsarukyan writes on his Facebook page. “Today I appeal to our boys who participated in the 44-day war and the defense of the motherland.

As you know, after the weather improved, the pilgrimage to the construction site of the statue of Christ resumed, and already thousands of citizens have lined up to take part. Tens of thousands of our compatriots want to participate in the construction of this historical structure.

The number of those who want is much larger than we can provide even in the case of raising groups on a daily basis. This is the reality. We spare no effort to regulate the flow of people and escort them to the construction site. Everyone wants to put a prayer on the lips of this truly historic structure.

However, there are people whose desire for me is above and more important than anything else. Our boys who took part in the defense of the motherland approach us a lot, expressing their desire to take part in the construction.

I instructed to give priority to our boys’ groups. I am sure that the other people on the waiting list, from Armenia and the Diaspora, will approach with understanding. There is very little we can do to repay these boys’ feats and express our gratitude to them. Let this be a symbolic step.

Guys, there can be no closed doors, queues, delays, inconveniences for you in Armenia. All those who wish to climb the statue construction site, please contact the information office or my assistant, your battle buddy Eric and your groups will climb Mount Hatis in order of priority. I will welcome you with great love, I will accompany you.”

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