President.am, Armenia
Aug 23 2009
Congratulatory message of President Serzh Sargsyan on the 19th
Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
23.08.2009
Dear Fellow Citizens,
Nineteen years ago on this day, the Supreme Council of Armenia adopted
the Declaration of Independence, which became a historic and guiding
document for the future of our country. It embodied the will of the
people, who went through immeasurable sufferings, who paved their way
in history with the cross, letters and sweat, and when necessary –
also with the sword. It embodied the resolve of the people to build
their own country on their own land.
The Declaration of Independence was received by the entire Armenian
nation with great fervor since it was called upon to turn the
centuries long Armenian dream of restoring independent statehood into
reality.
With this document, which told the world the news of the political
freedom of the people of Armenia, we asserted our ascension, which our
Republic and our people have been pursuing steadfastly all these
years, remaining faithful to the principles enshrined in the
Declaration.
I cordially congratulate us all on the Anniversary of the Declaration
of Independence and wish you all the best.