Friday, 9 May 2008
I extend my heartfelt congratulations on the Victory and Peace Day of May 9.
Together with many other nations of the world, we are marking the anniversary of the historical victory over fascism which became ours as well thanks to our people's sons' self-sacrifice, patriotism and bravery.
The significance of the Victory was magnified by another glorious event - the liberation of Shushi. These very days 16 years ago our modern-day heroic history was being written in the trenches of our fight for freedom. In a war imposed upon us, our people were able to withstand their right to living in freedom and peace.
Today I wish to extend my warmest congratulations to the war veterans, our freedom-fighters and the whole people of Armenia and commemorate those who died for the sake of this victory.
Dear Compatriots,
I wish you all high festive spirits, peaceful skies and prosperity.





