Hovik Abrahamyan, Political and Social Figures Laid Flowers in Memory of Constable Vazgen Sargsyan in Yerablur Military Pantheon

Headed by Armenian Premier Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, political and social figures laid flowers in memory of Constable Vazgen Sargsyan in Yerablur Military Pantheon. ‘Armenpress’ reports that March 5 is Vazgen Sargsyan’s birthdyay and he would turn 57 today. In the interview with journalsts PM Hovik Abrahamyan noted that one must make all possible efforts to reach such development of Armenia which Vazgen Sargsyan dreamed of. ‘The Armenian people and authorities highly appreciate his contribution to the development of the country, the liberation of Artsakh and in Artsakh-making process. And every Armenian should simply remember and honor the memory of the Commander. Our future generation will remember that we had such figure,’Hovik Abrahamyan said.

Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan mentioned that Vazgen Srgsyan has greatcontribution in the patriotic education of generations. ‘I think that Vazgen Sargsyan’s character should be an example for everyone. The result which we achived with him during our leadership, should serve as a basis to build our future,’ the minister said.

Vazgen Sargsyan was born on March 5, 1959 in Ararat region’s Ararat village. He was leader of the “Republican” party and co-chairman of the “Unity” alliance.

He is national hero of Armenia, Artsakh. In 1979 Vazgen Sargsyan graduated Yerevan State Institute of Physical Education and began work in Ararat village school as physical instructor. From 1983 to 1986 he was the Communist Youth League leader at the cement factory in Ararat. From 1986 to 1989 he was head of the publicity department of the Garun (Spring) literary monthly in Yerevan. But the Armenian national ferment of the late 1980s saw him abandon this role as he flung himself headlong into political life.