Armenpress News Agency, Armenia
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Awarding ceremony held at Presidential Palace on occasion of Republic Day



YEREVAN, MAY 28, ARMENPRESS. The awards and honorary titles bestowing
ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace on the occasion of
Republic Day on May 28, press service of the President’s office told
Armenpress.

A group of individuals were awarded by the President of Armenia
withhigh state awards and honorary titlesfor their contribution in the
fields of science, education, healthcare, economy, arts, culture, and
sports, efficient work, patriotism, boundless dedication, deepening
and expansion of the Fatherland-Diaspora ties. Serzh Sargsyan
congratulated the awardees on the occasion of Republic Day and on
receiving high state awards and honorary titles.

President’s Sargsyan addressed congratulatory remarks at the awarding ceremony:

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Guests, I cordially congratulate
you all on the occasion of Republic Day, and on receiving awards and
honorary titles of our state. Armenia has entered a phase of critical
changes. These changes rest first of all on the principle of justice.
To change the image of our country, we have to always reveal and honor
those worthy. That’s the way to tell good from bad, truth from lie,
decent from indecent. Societies reach success only if they rely on
true values. I have no doubt that the good, right, and decent are the
values which bind together members of our society. That’s the way to
solidify the foundation of our statehood and move forward with
confidence. Today we celebrate the anniversary of the creation of the
First Republic of Armenia. In the last 99 years, many values have been
created – material, spiritual, technological. They are the results of
the labor of dedicated and professional individuals, of their talent
and purposefulness. Nowadays, you have come to take their place, and
our society takes pride in your efforts and dedication. Reforms going
on in our country will continue, becoming large-scale and structural,
and the results will not linger. Moreover, the results will be
noticeable and tangible for every citizen of Armenia. The next two or
three years are critical. I expect that you too, with all your vigor
and knowledge will partake in that gratifying undertaking. I am
confident that our citizens’ lives will be improving day by day. I am
confident that Armenia will be a strong and prosperous country. I am
confident that to achieve that we all have to work diligently and
consistently. I congratulate you once again, dear friends, on this
momentous holiday and on receiving awards. I thank you for your honest
work”.