On the 28th of June the minister of defence Seyran Ohanyan visited Tavush region. During the visit the governor of Tavush region Armen Ghularyan, Major-General Levon Yeranosyan, Major-General Vostanik Adoyan and other military officials accompanied him. The minister of defence Seyran Ohanyan first visited the Armenian-Azeri borderline and got acquainted with the lifestyle of the border guards. After talking to the border guards and wondering about their problems, the minister presented the ones who knew their duties best with watches.

From the borderland Seyran Ohanyan left for Barekamavan village at the border, took part in the housewarming party of Araik Abazyan, the house being built with the initiative of the Ministry of Defence and a youth NGO. Congratulating the Abazyans the minister wished them family happiness and warmth. A number of war participants were awarded with “Drastamat Kanayan”, “Vazgen Sargsyan” and “Admiral Isakov” medals. Then the minister visited another borderland village – Koti - in the same region. Here houses for the families of war participants Artavazd Bejanyan and Sahak Ghazaryan had been built. Here, too, everyone was in high spirits. For their input in the work of safeguarding the borders some war participants from Koti were awarded with medals. Congratulating the housewarming party celebrators and the awardees Seyran Ohanyan assured that the protection of the village is in reliable hands and that appropriate work is being done to make the protection more effective. People, in their turn, thanked for the attention and stated that they are ready to stand next to the soldiers and guard the borders of their motherland, should it be necessary.