May 28, 2008 - 14:33 AMT
RA PM: we mustn't forget May victories of national unity
Armenian Prime MinisterTigran Sargsyan issued a congratulatory address to the nation on occasion of the First Republic Day, the RA government's press office reported.

The address says in part,

"Dear Compatriots,

I congratulate you all on Day of the First Republic. On May 28, 1918, after a 600-year break, restoration of the independent Armenian state system was the result of heroic battles the Armenian people won in Sardarapat, Aparan and Gharakilis. We must never forget the May victories scored due to national unity and freedom-loving spirit which underlay new historical exploits in the struggle for Artaskh's independence. These victories fill is with will and resoluteness to cement our state system, resist challenges and build worthy future.

I wish you good health, peace and belief in the bright future of the Republic of Armenia."