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Published on May 17, 2012
ARMENIA'S TOY MANUFACTURING COMPANY WILL PRODUCE WEAPONS, TOO
- YEREVAN. - With the proposal by Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, the Government of Armenia on Thursday extended for five years Hayk-Mek Company's license to produce weapons.
The Company's license was issued in 2004, and it is extended for a second time.
To note, Hayk-Mek Company is also a leading manufacturer of toys.
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