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Karabakh: Quarter Century of Independence

August 30, 2016 By administrator

karabakh indpOn September 2, 2016, Armenians will mark the 25th anniversary of the proclamation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR/Artsakh).

On that day in 1991, its Parliament adopted the Declaration of Independence. And on December 10 of the same year, the people of Artsakh confirmed, through a referendum, the proclamation of NKR independence.

But a quarter century after gaining independence, and despite numerous achievements, Nagorno-Karabakh still faces major challenges.

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Yerevan: The point of the situation on the 14th day by Séda Mavian

July 31, 2016 By administrator

seta mavian articleCHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS Saturday, July 30

In the morning release of Albert Baghdasarian (member of the coordinating council of the movement to support Sasna Tzrèr) and Armenak GUREGHIAN (father of two members of the commando): They were detained yesterday near the metro station Bd Baghramian around 17h, which prevented Baghdasaryan to participate in the Friday night parade which had ended with the violence that is known (see exclusive interview Albert Baghdasarian broadcast yesterday on Armenews).

Decapitation of the coordinating council of the movement to support Sasna Tzrèr David Sanassarian, Armen Martirosyan, Andreas Ghukasyan and Yeghishe Petrosyan were placed in custody on the night of Friday to Saturday. They are suspected of organizing mass disorders. Yeghishe Petrosyan who have discomfort during his arrest in the early morning at his home, was hospitalized in a private clinic where he is under strict police surveillance. Alec Yènicomèhian, who was indicted for assistance to armed groups and whose legal period of custody was ending yesterday (he was held on July 27) was remanded in custody for two months in prison Armavir. Asked why a long investment of capital (which is not without inconvenience to the accused) and his lawyer Nikolay Baghdasaryan said that the prison Armavir is the only offering accommodation conditions decent for a disabled. Recall Alec Yènicomèchian performed in custody (72h) in the premises of National Security (former KGB premises on Avenue Nalbandian) in conditions incompatible with his disability, which was highly criticized by his lawyer who demanded his release. Moreover, it has not had access to date with the Braille method and therefore denied the opportunity to examine the documents in his file.
The Coordination Council now is therefore reduced to two members, Albert Baghdasarian (newly released on the same day) and another that is not reported but could be Saro Saroyan (political scientist), which no longer appears in public.

Statement of the Coordination Council broadcast in the morning by Garegin Tchougaszian, currently at large (leading member of Nor Hayastan), on his Facebook page After reviewing the facts of the night, it is said: “All this is clear proof that ‘Armenia, the power was seized by a criminal group practicing a massive state terrorism and which we can not break free by anti-terrorist operations. Thus, it becomes obvious to everyone, that the action of the group Sasna Tzrèr was a necessity imposed as the ultimate way to overthrow the dictatorship.
We appeal to Serzh Sargsyan: If you do not want to deserve the fate that was once reserved for Ceausescu, you only have one thing to do, you should immediately submit to the popular will and initiate a transfer process peaceful of power, the first step is to begin negotiations with the insurgents of the Sasna Tzrèr group. This is the last chance that is offered to you and to our people to achieve political change without convulsion. “.

Publication of two posts Jirair Sefilian
Recall that Jirair Sefilian is incarcerated at Vardachèn prison since June 10 on suspicion of having prepared the organization of an armed coup. His first post was published yesterday in the early afternoon (14h) by Gala (multimedia Gyumri)
“Dear people,
I inform you that during the last three to four days, intermediate I know and whom I respect, visited me after meeting with Serzh Sargsyan. They made me visit twice and called me once on the phone, telling me that Serzh Sargsyan has not changed its position and continues to think that guys have to go after which only he and I could us meet.
I reported them I left for my equally faithful to my position that my prior meeting with the guys is the best decision median.
I must first meet before meeting with Serzh Sargsyan. This is the only way to imagine they can get. I continue to share this view.
If Serzh Sargsyan does not agree to this proposal, this could have serious consequences for our people, which I deeply regret. The entire nation vogue on a boat that Sarkisian wants to sink.
From this demonstrates is refusal of the agreement and the use of ruthless methods against the population. Despite this, and despite the tricks used by the regime against the Sasna Tzrèr and the Armenian people, I remain open to collaboration in order to stop the earlier bloodshed. “.
In this message from the early afternoon, Jirair Sefilian renews its proposal to meet members of the armed commando before meeting with Serzh Sargsyan, while the latter could hear him through intermediaries, it would first make the commando after which only a meeting could take place between him and Jirair Sefilian.

His second message was posted by another media evening (around 22:30)

“Dear people,
Today, it makes fourteen days my friends and companions with whom we share the same ideas, the Sasna Tzrèr group continues to resist the price of his life, with the aim and hope of rallying the people to insurrection. It should be clear to everyone that the guys have sacrificed for our country and our people, in the name of a free Armenian state, fair, democratic and sovereign. It was very difficult to remain silent to date, and to refrain from launching various calls for our people. I behaved that way to prevent bloodshed and not to create obstacles in the process of a possible negotiation, but the reality is that Serzh Sargsyan does not intend to resolve this complex case by political negotiations. He unfortunately chose the bloody path and strategy of morally exhausting and physically eliminate the guys that people already cherishes.
This time, it no longer has the right to be wrong, we must assess the situation correctly and take the opportunity created at the sacrifice of our guys to do the right thing. Also, to stop the bloodshed and prevent bloody tragedy looming in hours or in the coming days, I propose the following solution: using its right to peaceful assembly, our people do so form a living wall (pat-patvar) between the police and the perimeter of the PPTz garrison.
Taking into account the polarization deeper each day of the company during the last two weeks, by this I first called on our people and the international community, so that an effective solution is found for avoid bloodshed, based on my proposal or another. If applicable, the bloodshed will lead inexorably to greater polarization of society. Obviously the choice of my proposal involves the implementation of large efforts and multiplication by two or three the number of people who have so far mobilized to support the group. In the middle My solution, which includes neither victors nor vanquished and a solution to the sole benefit of our people and our country, the regime will be forced to choose a civilized way to resolve the crisis and to sit at the table negotiations to meet the popular demand (note: the phrase being extremely poorly constructed, translation is a recomposition).
Congratulating and highly finding people who are out in the street to support the uprising began on July 17, I appeal to that part of our people has not so far involved in this. I particularly address to the people of the Republic of Armenia and Artsakh, Armenians of Javakhk, as well as Armenians living abroad, asking them to join as soon as the Khorenatsi Street, became the center of the political will of national rebirth.
Dear compatriots, the moment is historic, people Sasna Tzrèr fulfilled their mission and our duty to give meaning to their sacrifice. “

Note that these messages have had almost no echo (also no evening gathering of the speakers at the Opera, there will reference and allusion same). Note also that the idea that the population is in “living wall” for Sasna Tzrèr is not new since the purpose of the meetings that were held on Khorenatsi street until July 27, was precisely to prevent their elimination bloody physical ensuring a popular presence at the entrance of the perimeter of the garrison. The thing was no longer possible, since July 27, when the Khorenatsi street was closed to the public. And after the violent night of Friday 29 to Saturday 30, the proposal is totally unreal.

The output of the three ambulance garrison. There are only two doctors, now in garrison, presented as hostages by the police, but as volunteers by the commando.

The death of a policeman on the street Khorenatsi Around 17h (or 15h French time), a police garrison PPTz part of the monitoring service Erebuni on Khorenatsi street, Tèpanossian Youra, 30, father of three children, was killed while sitting in a military vehicle. Police said the shot is that of a sniper stationed at a distance of 350 or 400 meters. Note that it is the police who had hitherto made shots like this wounding several members of the commando. If the news was broadcast that is right, it would be the first time that Sasna Tzrèr have done so. The death brings to two the number of victims of police action of the armed commando (Colonel Vanoyan was killed July 17 when the assault on the garrison by police in unclear conditions).

The end of the ultimatum police. The death of the policeman intervened at a time when almost ended the day before the deadline set by the police for the commandos go either 17h, considerate and beyond, more no precautions will be taken to spare their lives, and it will draw on them without warning. the rally on Freedom square at 20h Despite an absolutely dramatic context (the violence of the night, setting the judgments of almost all Member of the coordinating Council, the end of the ultimatum police and the death of a policeman), people are still gathered in numbers on Saturday night on the Freedom square. A lot of young people.

The gathering lasts from 8:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.. Speaking: actress Tamar Hovhannisian, the politician Albert Baghdasarian, the singer Rouben Haghvèrdian and two young strangers.
Tamar Hovhannisian attacks the Catholicos of an extremely virulent: “Listen to me, you, Garegin II, who so loves watches and luxury waitresses, where listening is the people! If you do not you dresses between the people and the power surrounded by your rogues dressed in mourning clothes is that you’re not a Catholicos! Armenia has never had Catholicos like you and do will not! Enriched by selling candles of our churches, you’re a beggar! “Etc. It announces a parade and asked the director of the Yerevan police Valery Ossipian (former hostage Commando, released July 23), to ensure safety of demonstrators. Referring to the police violence of the previous night (from 29 to 30 July), she said: “The pill of what happened that night will not pass! “.
Commenting on the silence and invisibility of the authorities of the country (President, Prime Minister, ministers, National Assembly), she said: “This country is deprived of political leadership facto! The power belongs to us! If we do not divide into two fronts, we can not break us! Please, be calm and quiet! “.

Albert Baghdasaryan began his speech by declaring “responsible for all those who are here at all levels.” He asks those who follow the events on the internet to get to Opera, addressing not only the population but also to the members. He asked the people gathered to wait half an hour, the time to see if members answer the call to come and join the court as representatives of the nation. He explained that the Coordinating Council is being reduced to two, the responsibility they bear is very heavy. It defines the choices available to the public about the show: return on Khorenatsi street or take another route. He asked the population the opportunity to think to make the right decision, giving voice to Rouben Haghverdian pending.
MHM0106594-2.jpg After the intervention of the latter, Albert Baghdasaryan speaks again to acknowledge the fact that no member has joined the court: “If members do not come is that they are not not the nation’s representatives! “. He reiterated the two proposals: back to Khoènatsi with the risk that a repeat of the violence of the night before, or along a route in the city center, which would be repeated each day and allow the gradual rallying of a growing number of people “up ‘to reach the goal. “ In the crowd, people cry occasionally “Khorenatsi: Khorenatsi! “. “Dear people, we must decide together. That tomorrow we do not accuse me of having decided alone! There were three solutions: 1 / That the parliamentarians to the direction of movement. We have seen that they have not answered the call. 2 / paralyze the city center to show that we are not afraid, even after what happened in the night, and to ensure that the crowd from growing within days 3 / return on Khorenatsi Street. Our only issue is to support Sasna Tzrèr! “. It gives voice to a young unknown who advocates the parade in the city center. His eloquent speech quite reduced, it seems, the number of supporters of return on Khorenatsi street, which is derived from the progressive drying up of scansions “Khorenatsi! Khorenatsi! “. Another young unknown is expressed in the same direction. Albert Baghdasaryan speaks again: “I endorse all the responsibility for what we do! “. He announced a parade in the city center to the Republic Square where it will be decided following the route. “If we are wrong, we deceive together! “. He announced: “Tomorrow we will be more numerous. And if I’m not here tomorrow, young people will replace me! We have seen that they can do, “he said, referring to the intervention of two young people.

Sunday, July 31, 2016,
Ara © armenews.com

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 14, day, hostage, Yerevan

Armenian leadership celebrates First Republic Day at Sardarapat Memorial Complex

May 28, 2016 By administrator

Armenian first republicAccording to tradition, the Armenia leadership has visited Sardarapat Memorial Complex on May 28, where the May victories and 98th anniversary of the establishment of First Republic are celebrated

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, government members, Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) MPs, Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan, Chief of the General Staff of Armenian Armed Forces Yuri Khachaturov, members of Yerkrapah Volunteer Union headed vy General Manvel Grigoryan amd foreign diplomats accredited in Armenia visited the Memorial Complex, as reported by Armenian News – NEWS.am correspondent.

A parade with the participation of different subdivisions of servicemen took place at the Memorial Complex. Those present laid a wreath at the Monument to the heroes of Sardarabat Battle and paid a tribute to them.

President Sargsyan welcomed the participants of the parade, congratulating them on the Republic Day.  Thereafter the President watched the festive cultural program held at the Complex.

In May 1918, the regular Armenian troops and volunteers were able to come off with flying colors against the Turkish forces in the battles of life of death, not allowing them to move to Yerevan.

The victory allowed the Armenian people to regain the statehood lost centuries ago. The Armenian National Council declared in Tbilisi the independence of Armenia and establishment of First Republic.

Unfortunately, the independence of Republic of Armenian didn’t last long, and Armenia lost its independence on December 2, 1920, as a result of the invasion of the 11th Red Army of Soviet Russia.

Filed Under: Genocide, News Tagged With: Armenia, celebrates, day, First Republic, Sardarapat

Governor Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed April 24, 2016, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

April 22, 2016 By administrator

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Governor Andrew Cuomo has proclaimed April 24, 2016, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in the US State of New York, reported the New York State Senate website.

Governor Cuomo noted that he pays tribute to the Armenian Genocide victims as well as to the genocide survivors who settled and continued their generations in the State of New York.

The residents of New York join the local Armenian community to remind the events of the past and the lessons learned.

Cuomo said that today, the contribution by the Armenian community in the US speaks about their spirit and courage.

Filed Under: Articles, Genocide Tagged With: 2016, April 24, Armenia marks holiday of Trndez February 13 "Tyarndarach", armenian genocide, day, Governor Andrew Cuomo, proclaimed

World marks first International Day of Remembrance of Genocide Victims

December 9, 2015 By administrator

202037The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued a statement on the first-ever International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime on Wednesday, December 9.

The occasion also coincides with the anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in 1948.

“This is an ideal time to reaffirm our commitment to prevent this serious international crime, honor the memory of the victims, and reaffirm the right to remedies and reparation, as recognized in international law,” Ban said in his speech.

Preventing genocide, according to him, means paying more attention to the warning signs, and being prepared to take immediate action to address them.

“After all, genocide does not just happen; it unfolds over time. It is not part of the accidental “fallout” of conflict; most often, it is systematic, planned, with precise targets,” he noted.

The Secretary General is confident that prevention of genocide is a specific obligation under international law. “On this new international observance, let us recognize the need to work together more concertedly to protect individuals from gross human rights violations and uphold our common humanity,” Ban concluded his message.

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Послание генсека ООН по случаю международного дня памяти жертв преступления геноцида, чествования их достоинства и предупреждения этого преступления
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Filed Under: Articles, Genocide Tagged With: day, Genocide, Remembrance, World

National Call-In Day For Karabakh Peace Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21

October 20, 2015 By administrator

callindayArmenian Americans Asked to Urge U.S. Representatives to Co-Sign Royce-Engel Letter as October 23rd Deadline Approaches

WASHINGTON—A message of Karabakh peace will be delivered to Members of Congress from across America on Wednesday, October 21st, as Armenian Americans participate in a national call-in-day to support of a Congressional letter, authored by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Ranking Democrat Eliot Engel (D-NY), urging the implementation of concrete pro-peace measures along the borders between Armenia, Artsakh, and Azerbaijan border, reported the Armenian National Committee of America.

Congressional contact information is available on the ANCA website.

The call-in day follows weeks of local and online outreach by supporters of Artsakh peace across the U.S. in the aftermath of Azerbaijani shelling of villages on the Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh Republic border at the end of September. These Azerbaijani attacks claimed at least 7 lives in two days. Over 60 Armenians and Azerbaijanis have been killed so far in 2015.

The Royce-Engel letter, addressed to Ambassador Warlick – the U.S. representative to the OSCE’s Minsk Group tasked with reaching a resolution of Nagorno Karabakh-related security and status issues – specifically calls for the U.S. and OSCE to abandon their failed policy of false parity in responding to acts of aggression, noting that: “The longstanding U.S. and OSCE practice of responding to each new attack with generic calls upon all parties to refrain from violence has failed to de-escalate the situation. Instead, this policy of artificial evenhandedness has dangerously increased tensions. There will be no peace absent responsibility.”

The letter outlines three concrete pro-peace steps that would, “in the short-term, save lives and help to avert war. Over the longer term,” the letter notes, “these steps could contribute to a comprehensive and enduring peace for all the citizens of the region:”

— An agreement from all sides not to deploy snipers along the line of contact.

–The placement of OSCE-monitored, advanced gunfire-locator systems and sound-ranging equipment to determine the source of attacks along the line of contact.

— The deployment of additional OSCE observers along the line of contact to better monitor cease-fire violations.

Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh have both expressed support for these life-saving initiatives; Azerbaijan has not.

Ambassador James Warlick has voiced the Obama Administration’s support for common-sense measures. In a statement issued to H1 Television’s Haykaram Nahapetyan, Ambassador Warlick explained, “We fully support the initiatives proposed by Congressman Royce and Congressman Engel. Confidence building measures and people-to-people programs reduce tensions and lay the basis for a lasting peace. We have raised each of these initiatives with the parties and will continue to pursue all steps that can lead to a negotiated settlement,” concluded Warlick.

ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian, Executive Director Aram Hamparian, Government Affairs Director Kate Nahapetian and the ANCA Eastern Region’s Armen Sahakyan met with Ambassador Warlick in September, in the immediate aftermath of the latest fatal Azerbaijani attacks against Armenia and Artsakh, expressing concern about the OSCE negotiators’ reluctance to clearly and unequivocally condemn Azerbaijan’s fatal ceasefire violations.

More than 50 U.S. Representatives have already agreed to sign the Royce-Engel letter. It is scheduled to be mailed on Friday, October 23rd.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Call-In, day, Karabakh, National

Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan’s congratulation on Yerevan’s Day “2797 years birthday”

October 11, 2015 By administrator

f561a202ca51aa_561a202ca51e5.thumbDear residents of Yerevan,

I want to congratulate you, all of us and generally all Armenians worldwide on the 2797 birthday of our dear capital. Today we can gladly state that our ancient capital which has thousand-year history has become a modern city taking the way of sustainable development which makes progress almost in every sphere of economy.

The changes and development taking place in our capital every day are obvious. They are new ideas and new flights of professional thoughts which are reflected in the implemented programs and measures. Many of them are liked by Yerevanians and later become traditional and annual.

This year “Erebuni-Yerevan” again unites our compatriots in homeland and worldwide becoming a wonderful occasion to strengthen our ties and to feel proud of our capital.

“Erebuni-Yerevan” is the opportunity to fill ourselves with kindness, love and respect for each other, and to convey all this to our beloved capital feeling sure that with loving and caring attitude we will go on making our warm and kind city more prosperous.

Congratulating each other once again, let’s share our warmth and love with one another and say-Happy birthday, my warm and kind city! Happy birthday to you, Yerevan!

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Obama, Hollande Among World Leaders Marking Armenia’s Independence

September 23, 2015 By administrator

happy-24-armeniaMonday marked the Republic of Armenia’s 24th Independence Day, and several world leaders joined the occasion by sending congratulatory messages to President Serzh Sarkisian and the Armenian people.

U.S. President Barack Obama sent the following message to Sarkisian.

Dear Mr. President,

On behalf of the American people, I extend warm congratulations as you celebrate your Independence Day this September 21.

The bonds between the United States and Armenia are strong and lasting. The resilience, hospitality, and creativity of the Armenian people have won you admirers the world over, among them the United States.

Armenia is an important partner with which we share a dynamic and expanding agenda. We are grateful for Armenia’s contributions to peacekeeping operations, including in Lebanon and Kosovo. We also welcome this year’s establishment of the U.S.-Armenia Council on Trade and Investment, which will further strengthen the economic ties between our two countries.

As you celebrate 24 years of independence, I wish you and the people of Armenia the best on this Independence Day and a successful year to come.

French President Francois Hollande also sent a congratulatory message to President Sarkisian, which read as follows.

Mr. President,

I am glad to send you and the entire Armenian people my wishes of happiness, well-being and success as you celebrate the national holiday of the Republic of Armenia.

I am happy that I joined the Armenian people in Yerevan on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide Centennial on April 24.

That exciting ceremony fraught with an atmosphere of wisdom and unity showed Armenia’s willpower to create a brilliant future without burying in oblivion its historical tragedies.

I would like to reassure you that imbued with its special ties with the Armenian people, France will continue its friendship, solidarity and support of Armenia. Particularly, as a Minsk Group Co-Chair, France will continue its consistent mediatory efforts aimed at the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, hoping that the progress made at the Paris summit in October 2014 will contribute to the urgent settlement of the issue.

Please accept, Mr. President, the assurance of my highest consideration.

Russian President Vladimir Putin also congratulated Armenia on its 24th Independence Day.

In a congratulatory address, Putin stressed the successful and comprehensive development of Armenian-Russian relations and hailed the willingness of Armenian partners to further reinforce the mutually beneficial cooperation, both bilaterally and within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union, the OSCE, and the CIS.

Putin reiterated Russia’s commitment to continue to help Armenia in solving its urgent social-economic issues and voiced his confidence that the framework of allied relations and their constructive cooperation on regional issues would continue to develop.

Meanwhile, President Joachim Gauck of the Federal Republic of Germany sent a the following congratulatory message to President Sarkisian.

Mr. President,

On September 21, the Republic of Armenia celebrates the 24th anniversary of its independence. I am sending you and the Armenian people my own and my countrymen’s heartfelt best wishes on the occasion of this special day.

In 2015, a significant year of commemoration for your country, Germany continues to stand beside Armenia as a partner. Since the restoration of Armenia’s independence, the close and trustful relationship between our two countries has experienced rapid and comprehensive development which is vividly illustrated by close bilateral contacts in the areas of culture and science.

In foreign policy affairs Germany supports Armenia’s readiness to continue its political and economic affinity for the European Union within the frame of the Eastern Partnership. By that your country shows that it is possible to simultaneously intensify relations with the European Union, as well as with the Russian Federation and with its the Eurasian partners. My heart wishes for the urgent and peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as for mutual understanding between Armenia and Turkey. In both cases Germany will continue its efforts to support dialogue.

I wish well-being and health to you, and a bright future filled with peace, freedom and prosperity to the Armenian people.

Canadan Prime Minister Stephen Harper joined the chorus of celebration by issuing the following statement on Armenia’s Independence Day.

I am pleased to extend my best wishes to the Armenian community in Canada and around the world celebrating the 24th anniversary of the Republic of Armenia’s independence.

In a referendum held on September 21, 1991, Armenians voted in favour of full independence from the Soviet Union. Canada was among the first Western nations to recognize Armenia as an independent state.

Since that time, Canada and Armenia have enjoyed strong bilateral relations and strong people-to-people ties, supported by Canada’s Armenian community, which has contributed significantly to the economic, cultural and social fabric of our great nation.

In recognition of this, we were proud to announce last week that a re-elected Conservative government will establish a new Trade and Consular office in Armenia.

Moreover, this past April, the Honourable Chris Alexander travelled to Yerevan, Armenia to participate in events commemorating the Armenian Genocide Centennial on behalf of our Conservative government, which coincided with our government’s initiative to designate April as ‘Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month.’

Once again, I wish all Armenian citizens and people around the world of Armenian heritage a happy Independence Day.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 24, Armenia, day, independence

Queen Elizabeth II congratulated the Armenian President on the occasion of 24th anniversary of Independence of Armenia

September 21, 2015 By administrator

arton116437-398x300Queen Elizabeth II has sent to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, a message on the occasion of 24th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia.

“It is a joy for me to congratulate you on the occasion of your national holiday day. I wish the people of the Republic of Armenia best wishes, wishing happiness and a prosperous future, “wrote Queen Elisabeth II. Recall that today September 21, Armenia celebrates the 24th anniversary of its independence achieved after a vote by universal suffrage, with nearly 94% of votes in favor of this independence.

Krikor Amirzayan

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Armenia marks Independence Day

September 21, 2015 By administrator

armenia-independenceThe Republic of Armenia marks the 24th anniversary of Independence on Monday, September 21, 2015.

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on August 23, 1990, at the session of the then Supreme Council (Parliament) of Armenia. Under this document, the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic was renamed the Republic of Armenia.

Under the decree of the Supreme Council, a referendum on secession from the USSR and the establishment of an independent state was conducted on September 21, 1991. A total of 94.99 percent of the country’s citizens voted “for” independence.

Two days later, the Supreme Council declared Armenia an independent and sovereign state.

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