On the 29th of July, 2009 in the administrative complex of the RA MoD the first meeting of the Public Council under the Minister of Defence took place. Greeting those who were present and touching upon the goals and issues of creating the council, Seyran Ohanyan stated that due to the council’s activities the relation between the public and the army will become stronger; the involvement of the public in defence enforcement will be assured, while promoting the cooperation between the MoD, NGOs and RA citizens.

Then the Minister of Defence presented the council members some details related to military service and daily routine. During the meeting the participants came up with suggestions, and matters related to the coming activities and prospects of the council were discussed. Gegham Harutyunyan was elected president of the council.