SERGE SARGSIAN: MOST MEMORABLE EPISODES OF EACH NATION’S HISTORY ARE VICTORIES
Noyan Tapan
May 09 2007
YEREVAN, MAY 9, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian prime minister Sege Sargsian
sent a message on the occasion of Victory and Peace Day. The message,
which was submitted to NT by the RA Government Information and PR
Department, reads:
"Dear compatriots,
I congratulate you on May 9 – Victory and Peace Day.
The most memorable episodes of each nation’s history are victories. It
is victories that inspire generations to accomplish new feats. There
are many heroic episodes of glorious victories and feats in the
history of our people.
The victory in World War II was achieved thanks to the self-sacrifice
and struggle of dedicated sons of our people as well. Proud and
courageous sons of the Armenian people demonstrated exceptional
examples of heroism, bravery and patriotism while fighting in the
Soviet army, troops of the allies, the Resistance movement and guerilla
detachments. I congratulate the veterans of the Great Patriotic war
and wish good health and long life to all of them.
Vistory Day has a double meaning for us as on this day we celebrate not
only our victory over fascism but also another magnificent anniversary
– 15th anniversary of liberation of Shushi. At this time 15 years ago
the present-day Armenian history was being written in trenches. During
this war imposed on us, we proved that we are ready to defend the
freedom of our people, the right of its independence and peaceful
life. The actual independence of Artsakh is the greatest result of
heroic victory in Shushi.
I congratulate our people, with whom I fought for this victory, our
freedom fighters, all our dedicated people. We revere the memory of
our sons who laid down their lives for freedom of Homeland.
I again congratulate all of you on Victory and Peace Day, wishining
lasting peace and well-being.