In his speech, the Defence Minister stressed that the above issue is vital for strengthening the combat effectiveness of the Armed Forces, adding that the country's military-political leadership puts a spotlight on this issue. Suren Papikyan assured that a number of steps will be taken in the near future, which will significantly increase the attractiveness of military, in particular, officer service.

Following the speeches of the heads of the responsible subdivisions, the Minister of Defence instructed on finding appropriate solutions to the issues raised within a reasonable time.