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SERZH SARGSYAN HOSTED A RECEPTION DEDICATED TO THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN INDEPENDENCE
AZG DAILY
16-09-2011
Presidential Update: 2011-09-16 00:33:17 (GMT +04:00)
President Serzh Sargsyan hosted a reception on September 14 dedicated
to the 20th anniversary of the Armenian Independence at the Sartarabat
Battle Memorial, presidential press service reported. The reception
was attended by the representatives of the RA Justice system, law
enforcement bodies and diplomats. The President congratulated the
invitees on Independence Day and wished them success.
"I congratulate us all on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of
independence of the Republic of Armenia. It's a magnificent holiday.
It is also a solemn occasion to reckon over our twenty-year long
journey, tasks before us and our vision of the future. The gist of
the day is our ability to pass on to the generations values and legacy
which were left to us by those who had created, defended and nurtured
a free and independent Armenia with their sweat and blood. This is
a home to over three millions Armenian citizens. This is a home to
the millions of Armenians spread all over the world. This is a home
where our children will live and enjoy their share of happiness. This
is a land which will prosper, thrive and advance toward eternity
through their hard work. An independence, which we got not by a
whim of fortune but first of all by rekindling the undying fire
of our forefathers' dream of a free and independent Armenia. We
got it through our confidence that justice would prevail. We got it
through the irresistible call of endurance and self-sacrifice of our
grandfathers and fathers, which reached us through the everlasting
witnesses of heroism and dream - every bit of our land and every drop
of our water, every piece of our sky and every beam of light which
warms us. We earned our independence and proved to us and to the world
that we have the right to live on our own land as we deem right, with
our values. We proved it first of all by the victories of our army.
The army which was born on the battlefield and passing through the
crucible of war has become a sturdy shield and steadfast pillar of our
statehood. Becoming even more powerful and more potent, the Armenian
Army today has not only become a safeguard of the safe and creative
life for the citizens of Armenia, but also a watchful guarantor of
the regional peace and security. The Army is ready to rise against
any external threat to our independence - on our borders, on the
agressor's territory, or anywhere else. That's our Army today.
Armenian Soldiers and Commanders! Officers!
This is an army whose soldier on the battlefield not only defends
but also becomes a citizen of the country. "Soldier is a soldier only
when he thinks in terms of state," - that's the lesson of the knight
of the late last century, the National Hero of Armenia and Artsakh
Monte, who preferred the title of a soldier to all others.
A soldier, who thinks in terms of state, who is well-educated and
disciplined and his high morale is the earnest of the combat readiness
of our Army.
The Armenian soldier is rightfully the safeguard of our freedom and
our independence.
However, the life and safety of our troops greatly depend also on
the efficient work of our diplomats.
We are ready to pay for the regional peace and stability with the
efforts of our diplomats, preserving life and health of each and
every of our border troops.
Thousands of troops have returned safe and sound to their families
thanks to many sleepless nights and hard work of our diplomats abroad.
We value diplomatic victories as much as we value victories on the
battlefield.
We also highly value the work of the National security bodies in
conquering challenges that face our country. The people, who are
seemingly far from the front lines, nevertheless are doing a difficult
and singular work. Their services are an important and dependable
component of the safety of the people, security of the state and
normal life of our society.
On this momentous day in the Armenian history, I would like to
highlight the significance of the formation of the rule of law.
And now when in the spring of its life, our state celebrates its 20th
independent fall, I would like to put on record an achievement which
is unprecedented and not of human making.
That achievement is the citizen of the Republic of Armenia.
The citizen of Armenia does not only enjoy the right to live by his
own law but he himself creates and adopts these laws, he himself
defines the borders of his rights.
Today, in the Motherland of all Armenians we tell each and every one
of our compatriots, "Armenia - it is also you". You have earned that
right not only by your blood, but also by your love for Armenia,
your dedication and sense of responsibility", the President said.
AZG DAILY
16-09-2011
Presidential Update: 2011-09-16 00:33:17 (GMT +04:00)
President Serzh Sargsyan hosted a reception on September 14 dedicated
to the 20th anniversary of the Armenian Independence at the Sartarabat
Battle Memorial, presidential press service reported. The reception
was attended by the representatives of the RA Justice system, law
enforcement bodies and diplomats. The President congratulated the
invitees on Independence Day and wished them success.
"I congratulate us all on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of
independence of the Republic of Armenia. It's a magnificent holiday.
It is also a solemn occasion to reckon over our twenty-year long
journey, tasks before us and our vision of the future. The gist of
the day is our ability to pass on to the generations values and legacy
which were left to us by those who had created, defended and nurtured
a free and independent Armenia with their sweat and blood. This is
a home to over three millions Armenian citizens. This is a home to
the millions of Armenians spread all over the world. This is a home
where our children will live and enjoy their share of happiness. This
is a land which will prosper, thrive and advance toward eternity
through their hard work. An independence, which we got not by a
whim of fortune but first of all by rekindling the undying fire
of our forefathers' dream of a free and independent Armenia. We
got it through our confidence that justice would prevail. We got it
through the irresistible call of endurance and self-sacrifice of our
grandfathers and fathers, which reached us through the everlasting
witnesses of heroism and dream - every bit of our land and every drop
of our water, every piece of our sky and every beam of light which
warms us. We earned our independence and proved to us and to the world
that we have the right to live on our own land as we deem right, with
our values. We proved it first of all by the victories of our army.
The army which was born on the battlefield and passing through the
crucible of war has become a sturdy shield and steadfast pillar of our
statehood. Becoming even more powerful and more potent, the Armenian
Army today has not only become a safeguard of the safe and creative
life for the citizens of Armenia, but also a watchful guarantor of
the regional peace and security. The Army is ready to rise against
any external threat to our independence - on our borders, on the
agressor's territory, or anywhere else. That's our Army today.
Armenian Soldiers and Commanders! Officers!
This is an army whose soldier on the battlefield not only defends
but also becomes a citizen of the country. "Soldier is a soldier only
when he thinks in terms of state," - that's the lesson of the knight
of the late last century, the National Hero of Armenia and Artsakh
Monte, who preferred the title of a soldier to all others.
A soldier, who thinks in terms of state, who is well-educated and
disciplined and his high morale is the earnest of the combat readiness
of our Army.
The Armenian soldier is rightfully the safeguard of our freedom and
our independence.
However, the life and safety of our troops greatly depend also on
the efficient work of our diplomats.
We are ready to pay for the regional peace and stability with the
efforts of our diplomats, preserving life and health of each and
every of our border troops.
Thousands of troops have returned safe and sound to their families
thanks to many sleepless nights and hard work of our diplomats abroad.
We value diplomatic victories as much as we value victories on the
battlefield.
We also highly value the work of the National security bodies in
conquering challenges that face our country. The people, who are
seemingly far from the front lines, nevertheless are doing a difficult
and singular work. Their services are an important and dependable
component of the safety of the people, security of the state and
normal life of our society.
On this momentous day in the Armenian history, I would like to
highlight the significance of the formation of the rule of law.
And now when in the spring of its life, our state celebrates its 20th
independent fall, I would like to put on record an achievement which
is unprecedented and not of human making.
That achievement is the citizen of the Republic of Armenia.
The citizen of Armenia does not only enjoy the right to live by his
own law but he himself creates and adopts these laws, he himself
defines the borders of his rights.
Today, in the Motherland of all Armenians we tell each and every one
of our compatriots, "Armenia - it is also you". You have earned that
right not only by your blood, but also by your love for Armenia,
your dedication and sense of responsibility", the President said.