Armenia’s president congratulates fellow citizens on 18th anniversary of declaration of independence
25.08.2008,
22:01
Armenia’s President Serge Sargsian congratulated last Friday his fellow citizens on the 18th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
YEREVAN, August 25. /ARKA/. Armenia’s President Serge Sargsian congratulated last Friday his fellow citizens on the 18th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
On August 23, 1990, Armenia’s Supreme Council declared the independence of the Republic of Armenia, the Armenian people shaping their own destiny, the President said.
The declaration expressed the united will of the Armenian people who fought for their national dignity in Artsakh, Armenia and in other countries populated by Armenians, according to President Sargsian.
The declaration was the first document to help Armenia integrate into the world community, Sargsian said in his speech.
“I congratulate us all on this symbolic day that makes us once more think about the road we have passed and get united for the progress of our country,” the President said. –0--
On August 23, 1990, Armenia’s Supreme Council declared the independence of the Republic of Armenia, the Armenian people shaping their own destiny, the President said.
The declaration expressed the united will of the Armenian people who fought for their national dignity in Artsakh, Armenia and in other countries populated by Armenians, according to President Sargsian.
The declaration was the first document to help Armenia integrate into the world community, Sargsian said in his speech.
“I congratulate us all on this symbolic day that makes us once more think about the road we have passed and get united for the progress of our country,” the President said. –0--
