YEREVAN (Combined Sources)–Armenian president Robert Kocharian and Defense Minister Serge Sarkisian visited several border military bases on December 9-11 to inspect firsthand the condition of Armenia’s armed forces and the well-being of their families.
During his three-day tour–Kocharian attended military exercises–watched the troops train–and spoke to servicemen and officers. He also visited army barracks–medical units–and several military posts located on border with Azerbaijan.
The President and Defense Minister’s aim was to study the combat and technical capacity of the troops as well as their social conditions and morale.