September 21, 2005 - 11:16 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - On the occasion of the 14-th anniversary of independence of Armenia President Robert Kocharian, National Assembly Chairman Artur Baghdassaryan, NKR President Arkady Ghukasian, Constitutional Court Ggaik Harutyunian, Defense Minister Serge Sargsyan, MPs and high rank officers of police, armed forces attended today the memorial complex of
Yerablur. The officials laid wreaths to the graves of Zoravar Andranik and former Defense Minister Vazgen Sargsian. In A. Margaryan's words, Armenia's independence is an inevitable reality and life has shown that it's not only wish but necessity as well. Congratulating the nation of the holiday the Prime Minister wished the Armenian people strong will and belief. "Every year on coming here I realize the necessity of moving forward and solving the problems of our people", NA Speaker Artur Baghdassaryan said. In his turn Defense Minister Serge Sargsyan stated that Armenia's greatest achievement is the right of free life. When asked about the errors committed during the years of independence he said, "Probably were a bit too late to attend to the problems of the people, who fought for the independence." According to Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces Mikael Harutyunian, our army is highly efficient and is ready to solve any problem the state and people may face."