Serzh Sargsyan: August 23, 1990 is one of crucial and momentous episodes of our modern historyAugust 23, 2010 - 11:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan issued a congratulatory address on occasion of the 20th anniversary of adoption of Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Armenia. The message says: “Dear fellow citizens, I cordially congratulate you on the 20th Anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. August 23, 1990 is one of crucial and momentous episodes of our modern history. It signifies the point in time when dreams of the people of Armenia and the entire Armenian nation began to turn into reality; it also symbolizes our centuries-long yearn for independence. Last two decades made it clear that the adoption of the Declaration was timely and appropriate, that objectives and ideas enshrined in the Declaration are viable, and continue to be called to life through the joint efforts of all segments of the Armenian nation. It was not easy to turn our intents into reality; nonetheless we remained true to our principles and values. We did not succumb to hardships and did not diverge from the road toward political freedom and responsibility to master our own destiny.” Top stories Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg. The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. Partner news | Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. Border residents overnight on highway to protest Armenia’s Residents of Kirants continue to express outrage over the government’s decision to cede land to Azerbaijan. Get Started: An educational platform for young startuppers The Get Started program which operates in two phases is an important platform for young startuppers. Byblos Bank Armenia celebrates Students' Day with scholarship recipients YSU students who received scholarships from Byblos Bank Armenia gathered in a casual setting to meet with the Bank's CEO, Hayk Stepanyan. |