20.09.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. Today, at the trial of the terrorist act against RNK president, the court considered the solicitation of the lawyers of RNK ex defense minister Samvel Babayan to transfer the criminal case to the military tribunal of Syunik region of Armenia for consideration.

20.09.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. "Mr. President, dear friend, congratulations and my best regards on the occasion of the Independence Day of Armenia", states the congratulating message of the president of France Jacques Chirac, addressed to the President of Armenia on the occasion of the National holiday - the Independence Day.

20.09.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. "The USA promises to promote your efforts to establish peace, democracy and prosperity in the Caucasus".

20.09.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. The restoration of political stability in Armenia opens serious perspectives for the restoration of the economy, the creation of new working places and the gradual resolution of social problems, was stated in the congratulation message of the Prime Minister of Armenia Andranik Margarian on the occasion of the Independence Day, celebrated on September 21, was reported to MEDIAMAX in the press service of the Armenian government.

20.09.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. "Armenia has always been Russia's reliable friend and ally", reads the congratulation message of the president of Russia Vladimir Putin, addressed to the Armenian President Robert Kocharian in connection with the 9th anniversary of Armenia's declaration of independence.

20.09.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. Foreign Minister of Armenia Vardan Oskanian returns to Yerevan today from New York.

20.09.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. At the first meeting of the first session of RNK National Assembly the bill "About RNK Parliament" was adopted in the first reading.

20.09.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. The trial of the accused of the terrorist act of March 22 against RNK president Arkady Ghukasian is proceeding in Stepanakert.

20.09.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. On the occasion of the national holiday - the Independence Day, the President of Armenia Robert Kocharian signed a decree about awarding orders and medals to a large group of military who have distinguished themselves in the defense of the Armenian borders.

20.09.2000, MEDIAMAX, YEREVAN. The strengthening of ties between Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh and the Armenian Diaspora is the pledge of success of the nation as a whole.