Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan writes on his Facebook page:

“Dear compatriots,

Today, I met with the freedom fighters of the legendary commanders of the First Artsakh War Vladimir Balayan and Shahen Meghryan volunteer detachments.

In this crucial period of Armenian history, when the security of our people and our national interests are endangered, their role is invaluable, as was the case with Vladimir Balayan and Shahen Meghryan.

We will still have many opportunities to talk about their heroic deeds for the salvation of the homeland, but in the meantime we must meet, discuss the situation and reward.”