The Government of the Republic of Armenia

Dear Compatriots,

I am congratulating warmly you on Victory and Peace Day.

Each year on this remarkable day we get filled with the sacred feelings of unity and solidarity, national spirit and dignity which have helped us score crucial achievements. If we are to build a safe future, our historical victories – from Avarayr to Shushi - should be reassessed and comprehended from the perspective of today’s realities and threats. We must bow low before the memory of several thousands of brave Armenians who gave their lives to save the nation and the Motherland, as well as to earn the right of living in freedom and dignity in a sovereign country.

Never can we forget that the people of Armenia made a valuable contribution struggling against fascism during World War II.

Any Armenian cares just as much for our recent victories – those heroic chapters written during the fight for Artsakh’s freedom as they are the proof of our nation’s military skills and fighting spirit.

Congratulating you on Victory and Peace Day, I wish you all robust health, peace and creative work for the sake of strengthened sovereign statehood, accomplished national goals and continued march of generations.