Saturday, 8 May 2010
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan hands out jubilee medals to Great Patriotic War veterans
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a group of 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War veterans. Congratulating them on the Day of Victory and Peace, the head of government stated in part: “It is a great honor for me to welcome you to the House of Government and convey words of appreciation for your life story and the path covered by you. My father was a war veteran like you. He was injured at the Belarusian front. I can still remember him getting more enthusiastic as the May holidays approached. He deemed that May 9 was the holiday of our people’s pride for the people of Armenia made a significant contribution to the cause of victory. Armenian soldiers are known for their numerous heroic deeds.
I am convinced that the WWII veterans went a long way toward inspiring our freedom-fighters during the war of Karabakh leading to new victories. I am taking this opportunity to congratulate both you and our Karabakh war veterans.
Dear Veterans, we highly appreciate your heroic deeds and the path covered by you. Under RA President’s high patronage, the government of the Republic of Armenia is implementing a multifaceted program of anniversary events in effort to pay the tribute we owe to you, as well as to communicate your victorious spirit to the rising generation. I am greatly honored to be able to offer to you Republic of Armenia high State awards. I wish all of us a good holiday.”
During the meeting, the Prime Minister handed out presidential awards – “1941-1945 Great Patriotic War Victory 65th Anniversary” commemorative medals - to 14 Great Patriotic War veterans.
