Seyran Ohanian: Re-establishment of Armenia's independent
statehood was greatest achievement of our people at end of 20th
century
21-09-2009 16:00:00 | Armenia | Politics
YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 21, NOYAN TAPAN. RA Minister of Defence
Seyran Ohanian sent a message of congratulation on the occasion
of the 18th anniversary of the declaration of the independence
of the Republic of Armenia. The message, which was submitted to
NT by the Ministry of Defence, in particular reads: "Indepedence
Day is the most important and brightest holiday. The
re-establishment of Armenia's independent statehood was the
greatest achievement of our people at the end of the 20th
century. Representatives of all the strata of Armenian
society: the military, cultural workers, students, farmers have
contributed their efforts and energy to the strengthening of our
state, enhancement of its international reputation, and for its
spiritual and cultural awakening. In the past eighteen years we
have managed to defend our country, create efficient armed
forces and state system, restore the economy, and breathe new
life into our culture, education and healthcare. The idea of
statehood has matured in the collective perception of the
people, and a healthy atmosphere conducive to national
self-consciousness and the establishment of the state has
formed: the new generation of free of the inferiority complex,
and this is one of our greatest achievements".