ARMENIAN PRESIDENT CONGRATULATION ON VICTORY DAY

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Robert Kocharian today addressed the Armenian people a congratulation message on the Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War. The message specifically notes, Dear Compatriots, I wholeheartedly congratulate you on the Victory and Peace Day. We mark a glorious jubilee - the 60-th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War. This victory and peace conditioned the further development of Armenia. In the ranks of the Soviet Army Armenians were an exclusive example of self-sacrifice and courage. Armenians have made a large contribution within the armies of the allies, the guerilla bands and resistance movement, and in the rear. With special cordiality I congratulate veterans who passed the ordeal with dignity and defended the country from fascism. In 1992 a new victory joined the historical May victories - the liberation of Shushi town. In the war imposed on us we again proved that we are always ready to protect our people's right for peaceful life. Again congratulating all of us on the great date I wish peace. Our devotion to the fatherland should be displayed in the raising of the new generation and the building of a new state.