Regnum, Russia
May 9 2006

Armenian President and Prime Minister congratulated veterans on
Victory Day

On the occasion of the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War and Day
of Shusha Liberation Armenian President Robert Kocharyan sent message
of congratulation. As REGNUM was informed at the Armenian
presidential press office, in particular, the president congratulated
in it his compatriots on Day of Victory and Peace, pointing out that
it is impossible to forget Armenian people’s contribution to victory
in WWII, during which Armenian soldiers, officers and generals fought
at all fronts, honorably representing Armenia.

Also, the president stressed that May 9 gained new sense thanks to
Shusha liberation in 1992 (Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army and troops
of volunteers liberated Karabakh the town of Shusha, strategically
influencing war actions – REGNUM). It became a symbol of Artsakh
Liberation War (Artsakh is historical name of Nagorno Karabakh –
REGNUM). Commemorating the Day, we revere the memory of heroes,
fallen during the Great Patriotic and Artsakh Wars, the president
pointed out.

On the occasion of the holiday, Armenian Prime Minister Andranik
Margaryan also sent a message of congratulation. In particular, the
address says that the victory over Nazism was a great event for the
whole world. Armenian people defended their homes and motherland at
that time, and they did in the recent history, the premier stressed,
pointing out that Armenia celebrates the 15th anniversary of
independence this year, which was achieved at a high price.
Maintenance of independence, strengthening of the state needs
devotion of every Armenian, the Armenian premier stressed.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress