Soldiers Treated Him with Great Respect Because Vazgen Knew How to Listen

According to the newspaper "Hayastani Hanrapetutyun," "The most severe challenge during the war was the establishment of the army. Soldiers treated him with great respect because Vazgen knew how to listen and never insisted on what he was not sure about. The defenders also treated him with reverence because Vazgen was their friend and was establishing an army where they would also play a significant role as state officials, not just as armed men who protected the homeland when necessary and returned to their work.

Vazgen respected and valued both sides equally, according to their contributions and merits. Without that respect and understanding, the establishment of the army would have become a prolonged and challenging process, which was unacceptable in our circumstances. The combination of professionals and those with practical experience was Vazgen's great advantage, making him irreplaceable."