19 years ago Armenia declared its much dreamed of independence through national referendum.

“The independence day of Sept. 21, 1991 became a breaking point in the history of our country, necessary for its return to international scene,” Armenian Ambassador to Russia Oleg Yesayan stated.

“Formation of national economy, foreign and domestic policy is not an easy process and Armenia had a harder time tackling geopolitical and military issues. Today’s Armenia strengthens democracy and strides towards international integration,” Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper cited Ambassador Yesayan as saying.