Armenia’s Ministry of Defense hosted on Sunday a commencement ceremony for graduates of the Vazgen Sargsyan military institute and other military schools.

President Serzh Sargsyan, Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, participated in the ceremony.

Head of the Vazgen Sagsyan military institute, Major General Armen Ghahramanyan made a speech at the ceremony.

According to him, this is a special day for the two Armenian states.

“Armenia’s military and political tasks and challenges facing the country make us train new officers for our newly formed army, who meet present-day requirements and have rich knowledge. The region’s geopolitical peculiarities and external threats make us fight for our security every moment,” Mr Ghahramanyan said.

During their 4-year-long studies, the students gained the necessary knowledge to ensure competent service, train their subordinates and be capable of relying on their own strength.

“However, they should realize that their knowledge is the first stage in their professional career,” the general said.