28/01/2011 18:56
Yerevan set to host military parade
Yerevan will host a military parade on September 21, on the 20th anniversary of the Republic of Armenia Independence, Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan said at the opening of a concert dedicated to the 19th anniversary of the Armenian Army. He stressed that only victorious armies have the right to hold military parades, and the Armenian army has already proved its efficiency.
The Minister noted that these festivities launch the series of events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Republic of Armenia Independence to wrap up with a festive event dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Armenian Army in 2012. Armenia will also mark the 125th anniversary of Garegin Nzhdeh this year, according to S. Ohanyan.