On 28 January, on the occasion of the Army Day, President Armen Sarkissian visited the family of National Hero of the Republic of Armenia, Hero of Artsakh, First Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Vazgen Sargsyan.

The President laid flowers at the monument to Vazgen Sargsyan’s memory, and also laid flowers at the tomb of Vazgen Sargsyan’s mother, Greta Sargsyan.

Then, in a warm family environment, he had a direct conversation with Vazgen Sargsyan’s father Zaven Sargsyan and his brothers Armen and Aram Sargsyan, congratulating them on the 28th anniversary of the Army Day of the Republic of Armenia. They shared memories of Sparapet, remembering many episodes concerning his life and activities.