Armenia’s government wants to transition to a professional contract service army by 2026

• Former parliament speaker Ararat Mirzoyan has been appointed as Armenia’s new foreign minister.
  • Three servicemen have been found dead with gunshot wounds in a military base in southeastern Armenia, according to the defense ministry.
  • To reduce the length of time conscripted soldiers serve, Armenia plans to transition to a professional contract service army by 2026.
  • Armenia to give special status to the Western Armenian language.

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