Defence minister meets with Russian State Duma member at Ministry of Defence

5 October, 2017 21:17
Armenian Defence Minister Vigen Sargsyan received on October 5 Russian State Duma Member Nikolay Zemtsov, who is the co-chairman of Russia’s Immortal Regiment movement.

Zemtsov briefed Minister Sargsyan on the scope of the movement's activities and the upcoming plans.

Emphasizing the great contribution of the Armenian people to the victory over fascism, Sargsyan praised the events carried out under the idea of the Immortal Regiment in appreciating the elder generation's heroism, strengthening the ties between generations and to inseminating patriotic values among the youth.

The parties also discussed the prospects of cooperation and carrying out joint events.