Armenian Premier Andranik Margarian congratulated compatriots on the First Republic Day reported the Press Service of the Armenian Government. In his words, the independent republic declared 87 years ago was the logical completion of the victory of the Armenian people in Sardarapat, Bash-Aparan and Gharakilisa battles. «This pivotal event provided the opportunity to restore Armenia's independence and opened prospects for building a harmonic future by own strength,» he said. All this was reached owing to the unity of the Armenian people. «Let this unity today be a basis for the building the future of Armenia. He also said he was sure that the Independence March started 87 years ago will be inviolable and eternal.