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Sept 22 2013
Armenia celebrates 23rd Independence Day
Yerevan, Sept 22: Armenia Saturday celebrated 22 anniversary of its
independence from the former Soviet Union with a range of festive
events held across the country, including a gala reception in the
national capital.Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan also delivered a
congratulatory speech in the capital on this special day to mark the
occasion, Xinhua reported.On Sep 19, US Secretary of State in his
congratulatory note said: "On behalf of President Obama and the
American people, I extend my warmest wishes to the people of Armenia
as you celebrate your Independence Day on September 21.""The United
States and Armenia have a strong relationship based on historic ties
and mutual respect. I am proud and grateful for the enduring
friendship of many in the Armenian community.""I wish all Armenians a
joyful and prosperous Independence Day, with peace and happiness in
the coming year."Twenty-two years ago, by the decision of the Supreme
Council of the Soviet Armenia, a referendum was held over the question
of withdrawal from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and
proclaiming an independent state was put to vote, and 99 percent of
the participants voted in favour of an independence.IANS
http://news.oneindia.in/international/armenia-celebrates-23-rd-independence-day-1310609.html
Sept 22 2013
Armenia celebrates 23rd Independence Day
Yerevan, Sept 22: Armenia Saturday celebrated 22 anniversary of its
independence from the former Soviet Union with a range of festive
events held across the country, including a gala reception in the
national capital.Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan also delivered a
congratulatory speech in the capital on this special day to mark the
occasion, Xinhua reported.On Sep 19, US Secretary of State in his
congratulatory note said: "On behalf of President Obama and the
American people, I extend my warmest wishes to the people of Armenia
as you celebrate your Independence Day on September 21.""The United
States and Armenia have a strong relationship based on historic ties
and mutual respect. I am proud and grateful for the enduring
friendship of many in the Armenian community.""I wish all Armenians a
joyful and prosperous Independence Day, with peace and happiness in
the coming year."Twenty-two years ago, by the decision of the Supreme
Council of the Soviet Armenia, a referendum was held over the question
of withdrawal from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and
proclaiming an independent state was put to vote, and 99 percent of
the participants voted in favour of an independence.IANS
http://news.oneindia.in/international/armenia-celebrates-23-rd-independence-day-1310609.html