RA PRIME MINISTER TIGRAN SARGSYAN’S CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE ON REPUBLIC DAY

Wednesda y, 27 May 2009

Dear Compatriots,

I hereby extend my congratulations on Republic Day – the 91st
Anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Those heroic battles of
May, 1918 fought by the people of Armenia at Sardarapat, Bash-Aparan
and Gharakilisa made it possible to reinstate Armenia’s nationhood at
an interval of many centuries. The first republic was born thanks to
our people’s unfailing will, unity and purposefulness which re-emerged
during the freedom fight for Artsakh. Those hard-earned victories
restored our people’s self-confidence who are firmly determined to
strengthen the statehood, meet modern challenges so as the coming
generations have a prosperous future.

Once again on the eve of the holiday of May 28, I congratulate and
wish you all robust health, peace and firm belief in the future day
of the people and the State of Armenia.