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Minister of Defence: "The irresponsible statements of the military-political leadership of Armenia, would lead to an increase in tension on the front line"

06 April 2019 16:24 (UTC +04:00)

An official meeting under the leadership of the Minister of Defense Colonel General Zakir Hasanov was held at the Central Command Post on April 6, ONA reports.
The meeting held with the participation of the Deputies of Defense Minister, commanders of the branches of troops, chiefs of the main departments, departments and services of the ministry, as well as commanders of the Army Corps also involved the commanders of formations and other responsible officers via video communication.
Recalling the visit of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mr. Ilham Aliyev to military units and his statements made in regards with the results of the April battles, the Minister of Defense brought to the attention of the meeting participants the latest tasks assigned to the army.
The Minister of Defense set the tasks for the officials to increase the intensity of exercises and training conducted according to the combat training plan, especially at night, in conditions and in areas as close as possible to the combat, to increase the combat readiness of the military personnel and the combat capability of the units, to organize the preparation for transferring of weapons, military and special equipment to the summer mode of operation, to organize the process of the military discharge for servicemen who completed their military service and admission of young soldiers, called up for military service.
Touching upon the irresponsible statements of the military-political leadership of Armenia, Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov noted that this would lead to an increase in tension on the front line.