On the 27th of November, 2009 the Minister of Defence visited anti-aircraft defence divisions and batteries in Gegharkunik marz. Right in spot Seyran Ohanyan got to know the service, battle readiness and the living conditions of the sub-units that guard our air borders. The Minister met with the soldiers in the detachments and had a conversation with them, wondered about the specifics of their service, about their knowledge on their duties and their readiness to fulfill their tasks. Also, the commanders were presented with watches in order to encourage the best.

Seyran Ohanyan also visited some frontier posts where the militants guard day and night. Talking to the soldiers the Minister wished them will, vigour and peaceful service. At the end of the business trip the Minister also visited the military garrison hospital in Vardenis. Reviewing the surgical and therapeutic departments Seyran Ohanyan got to know the technical saturation of the medical institution. He also talked to the medics and those who were being treated there. RA MoD Department of Information and Public Affairs