Armenian army not to lack funding - president

YEREVAN. June 20 (Interfax-AVN) - Despite the existing social-economic problems in Armenia, the Armenian Armed Forces will not lack funding, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan announced Thursday, addressing the country's top military, Armenian TV channels report.

Sargsyan pledged to double his efforts to prevent financial shortages in the army.

"All necessary means will be earmarked for our country's protection. And your task is to use them effectively," the president said.