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YEZIDIS STAND READY TO DEFEND ARMENIA'S BORDERS
July 31, 2013 | 15:50
YEREVAN. - Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan on Tuesday received
the representatives from the "Midia-Shangal" Yezidi union NGO.
The minister appreciated the Yezidi people's contribution during the
Karabakh War, their participation in the protection of the borders
of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, and their great role in
army-building, the MOD press service informs.
Ohanyan stressed that there is no discrimination in Armenia against
its national minorities, and the Yezidis, together with the Armenians,
take part in the development and strengthening of the country.
In his turn, "Midia-Shangal" Chairman Amo Sharoyan noted that their
newly formed NGO also seeks to contribute to the modernization of
the Armenian Armed Forces, combating against the harmful occurrence
within the army, ensuring accurate media coverage of these phenomena,
and raising the moral and psychological conditions.
He assured that the Yezidis, together with the other citizens of
Armenia, stand ready to defend the country's borders.
The interlocutors also discussed matters of mutual interest and
reached agreements on cooperation.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
July 31, 2013 | 15:50
YEREVAN. - Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan on Tuesday received
the representatives from the "Midia-Shangal" Yezidi union NGO.
The minister appreciated the Yezidi people's contribution during the
Karabakh War, their participation in the protection of the borders
of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, and their great role in
army-building, the MOD press service informs.
Ohanyan stressed that there is no discrimination in Armenia against
its national minorities, and the Yezidis, together with the Armenians,
take part in the development and strengthening of the country.
In his turn, "Midia-Shangal" Chairman Amo Sharoyan noted that their
newly formed NGO also seeks to contribute to the modernization of
the Armenian Armed Forces, combating against the harmful occurrence
within the army, ensuring accurate media coverage of these phenomena,
and raising the moral and psychological conditions.
He assured that the Yezidis, together with the other citizens of
Armenia, stand ready to defend the country's borders.
The interlocutors also discussed matters of mutual interest and
reached agreements on cooperation.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am