Armenian government postpones event on Independence Day
19.09.2022,
19:43
The Armenian government has postponed an event, which was part of the Independence Day celebration because of the large-scale Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia, Public Television of Armenia reported quoting Armen Khachatryan, head of the information department of the Prime Minister's Office.
YEREVAN, Sept. 19. /ARKA/. The Armenian government has postponed an event, which was part of the Independence Day celebration because of the large-scale Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia, Public Television of Armenia reported quoting Armen Khachatryan, head of the information department of the Prime Minister's Office.
He said the event - "Hero of Our Time" awards ceremony- scheduled for September 21 was postponed indefinitely.
September 21, 2022 is the 31st anniversary of the country's independence. On this day in 1991 the Supreme Soviet of Armenia held a referendum on secession from the USSR and establishment of an independent state.
Ninety-nine percent of citizens with the right to vote voted for independence. The independence was officially proclaimed by the parliament on September 23. Anniversary events to commemorate Independence Day will be held throughout the country. -0-
