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Struggle for Peace Most Serious Challenge Armenia Should Overcome
30.09.2006 15:24 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ `I want to voice assurance in Armenia’s future,’
French President Jacques Chirac said during the opening ceremony of
the Square of France in Yerevan. `I am sure of capabilities of
Armenia, a young republic of an ancient nation, which shares with us
the adherence to human rights advocacy. I am sure of the Armenian
youth, who are inspired by a common urge towards peace and freedom. I
am sure of the ability of you republic to overcome the economic
challenges and become attractive for investments. I am sure of
Armenia’s ability to struggle for peace. This is the most serious
challenge Armenia should overcome, since only a fair and lasting peace
will allow your people to make dreams true.

I do believe in peace. The times, when people thought that conflicts
can resolved by force, have passed. Only a mutual dialogue will open
the way to the future. Today the greatest is the one who achieves
peace. I want this square to be the square of peace.

Several hours later we will gather at the Republic Square to see the
concert of Charles Aznavour, the Great French and the Great Armenian.
Can we dream of a better event to mark the start of the Year of
Armenia in France, the symbol of our friendship, our past, present and
future?’ the French President said.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress