DeFacto Agency, Armenia
Sept 23 2005

ROBERT KOCHARYAN: REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA HAS POWERFUL FOUNDATIONS

The Republic of Armenia celebrates its fourteenth year of
independence as a steadily developing country. We continue to
successfully implement pervasive programs of amendments. RA President
Robert Kocharyan stated it speaking at the reception organized on the
occasion of RA Independence Day.
`For the last four years Armenia’s economic growth has been showing
double-digit numbers. First of all, this is a result of our people’s
diligent work as well as of the effective policies of the
authorities. It has also become possible through the internal
political stability, which is a necessary precondition for the
country’s advancement’, said RA President.
`It is important that the results of this progress are channeled
predominantly into the social sphere. The economic growth should have
a direct impact on the well-being of our citizens, and we are
resolute to fully implement the plan on Reduction of Poverty. Work
and social protection – this should be our dictum for the coming
years. The guarantees of overcoming challenges faced by our country
are strengthening of the rule of law, more efficient administration
and civil accord’, stated Robert Kocharyan.
Touching upon the forthcoming constitutional amendments referendum
Armenian President stressed the people had already made their choice
to build a free, democratic and prosperous country.
As for foreign policy, RA authorities go on deepening the country’s
international involvement taking an active part in the discussions
and resolutions of the problems. `We consider cooperation of all the
countries of the region to be the best way for the gradual solution
of the existing conflicts. We are committed to a peaceful resolution
of the Nagorno Karabakh issue, which must be built on the actual
existence of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh and right of people to
self-determination’, stressed Robert Kocharyan.
`Our state is safe and secure thanks to Armenia’s armed forces, which
were born by our independence and have now become its shield. Our
army was formed by the heroes, who shed blood to create powerful
foundations for the Republic of Armenia – the motherland of all
Armenians’, noted the President.
`Independence Day is a holiday, which the best sons of our people
have dreamed of and made possible through the centuries-long
endeavors. I am confident that present and future generations will
continue this sacred task in the name of strong and prosperous
Armenia’, stressed the Head of the state.