SEYRAN OHANIAN: RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF ARMENIA’S INDEPENDENT STATEHOOD WAS GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT OF OUR PEOPLE AT END OF 20TH CENTURY
Noyan Tapan
Sep 21, 2009
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 21, NOYAN TAPAN. RA Minister of Defence Seyran
Ohanian sent a message of congratulation on the occasion of the 18th
anniversary of the declaration of the independence of the Republic
of Armenia. The message, which was submitted to NT by the Ministry of
Defence, in particular reads: "Indepedence Day is the most important
and brightest holiday. The re-establishment of Armenia’s independent
statehood was the greatest achievement of our people at the end of the
20th century. Representatives of all the strata of Armenian society:
the military, cultural workers, students, farmers have contributed
their efforts and energy to the strengthening of our state, enhancement
of its international reputation, and for its spiritual and cultural
awakening. In the past eighteen years we have managed to defend our
country, create efficient armed forces and state system, restore
the economy, and breathe new life into our culture, education and
healthcare. The idea of statehood has matured in the collective
perception of the people, and a healthy atmosphere conducive to
national self-consciousness and the establishment of the state has
formed: the new generation of free of the inferiority complex, and
this is one of our greatest achievements".