Today, the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian received the Chief of the Police of the Republic of Armenia, Major General Vahe Ghazaryan, the Director of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia, Major General Armen Abazyan, the Head of the State Protection Service of the National Security Service of the Republic of Armenia, Major General Sargis Hovhannisyan.

The RA President’s Office reported.

“Congratulating them on being awarded high titles these days and wishing them further success in their responsible activities, President Sarkissian inquired from the heads of the Police and the National Security Service about the work and problems of the spheres. Issues related to the protection of public and legal order and national security in the republic were touched upon.

President Sargsyan said that the 20 June extraordinary parliamentary elections were a milestone in the life of our country. At the same time, noting that there are still many problems, the President emphasized that law enforcement agencies should act with the utmost responsibility and professionalism, exclusively within the scope of their powers. The President of the Republic also stressed the importance of lawful application of the law, ensuring the rule of law and the rule of law in the country,” the statement reads.