CONGRATULATORY ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN ON THE OCCASION OF VICTORY AND PEACE DAY
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09.05.2009 11:57
"Dear Fellow Citizens,
Dear veterans of the Great Patriotic War and brothers-in-arms of the
Artsakh liberation war,
I congratulate all of you on the occasion of Victory and Peace Day.
Victories are imprinted in the nations’ memory forever, and this
day is one of the most brilliant pages on our calendar of festive
dates. Today, we relate to our children and grandchildren about the
valor and sacrifice of the talented Armenian military commanders and
courageous soldiers, we recall that victory over fascism and hatred,
won with the blood of our fathers and grandfathers, made it possible
for all the nations of the world to build a peaceful and better life.
Indeed, it is the victories that inspire the generations for new
heroic deeds. Seventeen years ago, Victory Day acquired a new meaning
for us. In May of 1992, by liberating Shushi in the war, which was
imposed on us, we proved once again that we are ready to defend with
arms our values, freedom of our people, our independence, and our
right to live in peace.
I congratulate all our veterans and freedom fighters, all sons and
daughters of the Armenian nation, the people Armenia and Artsakh on
the occasion of Victory and Peace Day. We bow to the lasting memory
of our combat brothers who gave their lives for M otherland.
I once again congratulate all of us and wish us long-lasting peace
and prosperity".