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    Regnum, Russia
    May 9 2006

    Armenian President and Prime Minister congratulated veterans on
    Victory Day


    On the occasion of the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War and Day
    of Shusha Liberation Armenian President Robert Kocharyan sent message
    of congratulation. As REGNUM was informed at the Armenian
    presidential press office, in particular, the president congratulated
    in it his compatriots on Day of Victory and Peace, pointing out that
    it is impossible to forget Armenian people's contribution to victory
    in WWII, during which Armenian soldiers, officers and generals fought
    at all fronts, honorably representing Armenia.

    Also, the president stressed that May 9 gained new sense thanks to
    Shusha liberation in 1992 (Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army and troops
    of volunteers liberated Karabakh the town of Shusha, strategically
    influencing war actions - REGNUM). It became a symbol of Artsakh
    Liberation War (Artsakh is historical name of Nagorno Karabakh -
    REGNUM). Commemorating the Day, we revere the memory of heroes,
    fallen during the Great Patriotic and Artsakh Wars, the president
    pointed out.

    On the occasion of the holiday, Armenian Prime Minister Andranik
    Margaryan also sent a message of congratulation. In particular, the
    address says that the victory over Nazism was a great event for the
    whole world. Armenian people defended their homes and motherland at
    that time, and they did in the recent history, the premier stressed,
    pointing out that Armenia celebrates the 15th anniversary of
    independence this year, which was achieved at a high price.
    Maintenance of independence, strengthening of the state needs
    devotion of every Armenian, the Armenian premier stressed.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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