ARMENIA’S PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES FELLOW CITIZENS ON 18TH ANNIVERSARY OF DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

ARKA
Aug 25, 2008

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.