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KARABAKH HOLDS MILITARY PARADE
Mediamax
May 9 2012
Armenia
Yerevan, 9 May: Military parade dedicated to 20th anniversary of
liberation of Shushi [Susa] was held in NKR [self-styled "Nagornyy
Karabakh republic"] capital Stepanakert [Xankandi] today.
NKR president Bako Sahakyan, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan,
Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, former president of NKR and
Armenia Robert Kocharyan, former president of NKR Arkadi Ghukasyan
were present at the parade.
NKR president Bako Sahakyan delivered a speech at the parade and said
in particular:
"9 May is a holiday of victory, the victory of nationwide unity and
consolidation, freedom-loving spirit and inflexible will.
9 May is the victory of our fathers and grandfathers in the Great
Patriotic War, when the best sons of the Armenian people hand by
hand with other nations fought against violence and evil setting an
example of selfless heroism and courage for future generations.
9 May is the victory day of all Armenians in the national liberation
struggle, when all parts of the Armenian nation became a single whole
uniting around the exalted idea of defending Artsakh [Karabakh].
Everything was being done for the sake of our sacred mission, for
the realization of our age-old aspirations, for the bright future
and survivability of the Armenian nation.
With this sense we liberated Shushi, our ancient fortress, a cultural
and spiritual centre that had been in captivity for years and which
is reviving and getting a new breath of life today.
With this sense the defence army, the most important guarantor of
our nation's freedom and security, its pride and one of the greatest
achievements, was formed. The army was born in the crucible of the
war. It accomplished and nowadays continues with credit its sacred
mission of the motherland's defender. It is also due to the Armenian
army that peace and stability in the whole region are secured. This
undeniable reality cannot be ignored.
Free, independent and developing Artsakh is a great and exclusive
value for all Armenians. Due to the support of mother Armenia, our
sisters and brothers from the diaspora, Artsakh managed to not only
recover from the wounds of the war [in the early 1990s] but also
embarked on the path of stable development. A nation that protected
its native soil with flying colours must have a worthy life. We will
spare no efforts to achieve this goal."
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan also made a congratulatory address
by on the occasion of the Victory and Peace Day today:
"Victory in the World War II opened new opportunities for development
for our nation. It was a historic opportunity which allowed our
republic and our people in the following years and decades to register
impressive achievements in almost every area. Our entire nation
brought its contribution to the victory through enormous sacrifice.
On 9 May 1992 the heroic deed of their grandfathers and fathers was
repeated by the modern day freedom fighters, multiplying thus the
glory and honour of the Armenian arms.
Liberation of Shushi once again opened new doors for our people's
peaceful, creative work and flourishing of the nation. This victory
too was achieved through the greatest sacrifice of our people."
From: A. Papazian
Mediamax
May 9 2012
Armenia
Yerevan, 9 May: Military parade dedicated to 20th anniversary of
liberation of Shushi [Susa] was held in NKR [self-styled "Nagornyy
Karabakh republic"] capital Stepanakert [Xankandi] today.
NKR president Bako Sahakyan, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan,
Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, former president of NKR and
Armenia Robert Kocharyan, former president of NKR Arkadi Ghukasyan
were present at the parade.
NKR president Bako Sahakyan delivered a speech at the parade and said
in particular:
"9 May is a holiday of victory, the victory of nationwide unity and
consolidation, freedom-loving spirit and inflexible will.
9 May is the victory of our fathers and grandfathers in the Great
Patriotic War, when the best sons of the Armenian people hand by
hand with other nations fought against violence and evil setting an
example of selfless heroism and courage for future generations.
9 May is the victory day of all Armenians in the national liberation
struggle, when all parts of the Armenian nation became a single whole
uniting around the exalted idea of defending Artsakh [Karabakh].
Everything was being done for the sake of our sacred mission, for
the realization of our age-old aspirations, for the bright future
and survivability of the Armenian nation.
With this sense we liberated Shushi, our ancient fortress, a cultural
and spiritual centre that had been in captivity for years and which
is reviving and getting a new breath of life today.
With this sense the defence army, the most important guarantor of
our nation's freedom and security, its pride and one of the greatest
achievements, was formed. The army was born in the crucible of the
war. It accomplished and nowadays continues with credit its sacred
mission of the motherland's defender. It is also due to the Armenian
army that peace and stability in the whole region are secured. This
undeniable reality cannot be ignored.
Free, independent and developing Artsakh is a great and exclusive
value for all Armenians. Due to the support of mother Armenia, our
sisters and brothers from the diaspora, Artsakh managed to not only
recover from the wounds of the war [in the early 1990s] but also
embarked on the path of stable development. A nation that protected
its native soil with flying colours must have a worthy life. We will
spare no efforts to achieve this goal."
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan also made a congratulatory address
by on the occasion of the Victory and Peace Day today:
"Victory in the World War II opened new opportunities for development
for our nation. It was a historic opportunity which allowed our
republic and our people in the following years and decades to register
impressive achievements in almost every area. Our entire nation
brought its contribution to the victory through enormous sacrifice.
On 9 May 1992 the heroic deed of their grandfathers and fathers was
repeated by the modern day freedom fighters, multiplying thus the
glory and honour of the Armenian arms.
Liberation of Shushi once again opened new doors for our people's
peaceful, creative work and flourishing of the nation. This victory
too was achieved through the greatest sacrifice of our people."
From: A. Papazian