Major-General Karen Abrahamyan appointed Artsakh Republic defense minister, commander of the Defense Army

The Artsakh Republic President signed a number of decrees and approved the Government resolutions on cadre issues.

President Bako Sahakyan signed a decree releasing lieutenant-general Levon Mnatsakanyan from the position of the Artsakh Republic defense minister, commander of the Defense Army.

According to another presidential decree Major-General Karen Abrahamyan was appointed Artsakh Republic defense minister, commander of the Defense Army, being released form the position of first deputy commander, chief of staff of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army’s military unit N19916.

Under the President’s decree colonel Jalal Haroutyunyan was appointed first deputy commander, chief of staff of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army’s military unit N19916, being  released from the post of commander of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army’s military unit N42009.

Pursuant to the Government resolution approved by the President, Karen Sargsyan was released from the post of director of the Artsakh Republic State Service on Emergency Situations.

Pursuant to the Government resolution approved by the President, Levon Mnatsakanyan was appointed director of the Artsakh Republic State Service on Emergency Situations.

According to the Presidential  decree Mourad Petrosyan was released from the position of Artsakh Republic President’s representative at large upon his own request.

Under the President’s decree, Karen Sargsyan was appointed Artsakh Republic President’s representative at large.

Bako Sahakyan rated high professional and humane qualities of major-general Karen Abrahamyan and colonel Jalal Haroutyunyan, their expertise, voicing his confidence that they would appropriately discharge their responsibilities, wishing them success in their service. 

President Sahakyan thanked former defense minister, commander of the Defense Army Levon Mnatsakanyan for his long-standing service, highlighting his great contribution to the army-building process, the formation and development of the Defense Army and expressed confidence that Levon Mnatsakanyan would continue to serve his Homeland with the same commitment in his new post.