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President Serzh Sargsyan paid today a working visit to Noyemberyan, Berd and Ijevan regions of Tavush Marz. As the press department at the President’s Office reported, the President’s working visit started at Koghb army unit, where he met with the members of the inter-ministerial coordination commission, which has the task of addressing issues faced in border communities. The meeting was attended by the Governor of Tavush Marz and the heads of several border communities.

Commission Chairman, RA Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan and the commission members reported to the President on completed and ongoing activities, the problems identified and the possibilities for their solution.

Noting that he has always highlighted the importance of the activities carried out on the spot that help get a first-hand view of existing problems and find solutions, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan said the Government will do everything possible to support those communities and households holding fast to their native land.

“The pre-election round, followed by the general elections, is complete. We got the people’s vote of confidence. Now the Government, the public agencies and the local self-government authorities have to deal with the problems we face.

All communities are facing challenges, most of which are obviously similar and call for uniform solutions, but the most challenging problems are faced in our border settlements, because they are aggravated by permanent ceasefire violations, which on the one hand, put an extra strain, and on the other hand, inflict additional losses. In other words, there is a need for additional work.

We have granted specific privileges to our communities. I would like to hear from you to what extent these benefits have been functional and useful, or otherwise, understand the rate of their efficiency and, in general, what else can we do to meet the expectations of our fellow citizens who are holding fast to their native land, who have not abandoned their homeland in the hope that the situation will change for the better.

Our government is fully prepared to do practical work on the spot. We would like the local authorities to be more active and more realistic. I learned from the Defense Minister that the Commission’s first meeting was held in another region. I hope that this structure could actually be useful,” President Serzh Sargsyan said.

The President next toured the military unit inspecting the regiment’s combat readiness and talking with the soldiers. Serzh Sargsyan awarded prizes to a number of soldiers who had excelled in the exercise of their service duties.