Dear compatriots,
Honorable soldiers, warrant officers, officers and generals,
With a high devotion, I congratulate you on the occasion of the 27th anniversary of formation of the Armenian Army.
Armenian Army is one of the main safeguards for our independence and security, and is our pride. It is not accidental, that this day became a real national holiday for all of us.
Feats of our compatriots, who dedicated their life to the homeland defense, oblige all of us to make maximum efforts for having powerful, developed and progressive homeland. One of the guarantees of such homeland is the armed forces that are under the democratic oversight, where the discipline and human rights mechanisms should always be interrelated.
Respect for human rights in the armed forces is under my constant attention.
Specialized Unit for Protection of Rights of Military Servicemen and Members of their Family at the Office of the Human Rights Defender carries out regular visits, investigation of complaints, as well as activities aimed at improving relevant legislation and raising awareness among the servicemen on their rights.
The aim of our everyday cooperation with the Ministry of Defense is to strengthen the rule of law in the army and ensure rights protection of servicemen.
The whole society assists us in this regard.
I once again congratulate soldiers, warrant officers, officers and generals, as well as yesterday’s and today’s defenders on the occasion of the Armenian Army Day.
Arman Tatoyan
The Human Rights Defender of Armenia