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  • Speech of Kocharian on 13th Anniversary of Independence of RA

    ArmenPress
    Sept 21 2004

    SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA,H.E. MR. ROBERT
    KOCHARYAN ON THE OCCASION OF THE 13TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE OF
    THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA

    Your Holiness,
    Dear compatriots,
    Dear guests,
    I congratulate our people and all those present on the occasion of
    Independence Day. Today's Armenia is an established state with ever
    growing tendency of deepening market reforms, democratic transitions
    and international integration. The choice of our people brought us to
    a new domain.
    As a result of the implemented systemic reforms our country has
    experienced obvious progress. Armenia today is defined in terms of
    sustainable economic growth and regular implementation of the state
    budget. It is visible that small and medium businesses are more
    active. Most of these results are directed at social sector and the
    main problem today is the elimination of poverty. Precise
    implementation of that program is the duty of all of us.
    We prioritize balanced development of all our regions (marzes),
    evolvement of the middle class and deepening our democracy. The
    formula of the further advancement of Armenia is based on the pillars
    of the rule of law, effective governance, fair competition and
    extended employment opportunities. Those challenges are typical of
    the current stage of Armenia's development. They also represent the
    world processes currently underway.
    In foreign policy our country has a precise strategy: to
    strengthen the credibility of our country abroad by furthering
    relations in all directions. Armenia brings its contribution to the
    international fight against terrorism, which nowadays has a most
    urgent meaning.
    Protection of peace in our complex region is a vital issue. We
    consider that the key to it is in multilateral cooperation between
    all countries of the region. On the issue of Nagorno Karabagh we
    remain committed to the principle of peaceful settlement. Such
    settlement shall be based on the objective realities that came forth
    after the collapse of USSR. Particularly it shall be based on the
    unquestionable reality of existence of NKR.
    The Armenian Armed forces are an important component of the
    security of the Armenian people and of the peace in the region.
    Formation of the Armed forces and the current level of combat
    preparedness are an historic achievement of our people. At the
    foundation of our Army are heroes, whose feat made our country a
    stable state and the motherland of all Armenians.
    On the occasion of this important day I also congratulate
    Armenians from around the world. The Republic of Armenia is the
    herald of the feelings and goals of all segments of the Armenian
    people. It has already undertaken its mission of addressing the
    issues of pan-Armenian scale.
    I once again congratulate all of us on the occasion of the 13th
    Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia. Establishment
    of free, prosperous and powerful Armenia has been a dream for many
    generations. Our generation got the opportunity to implement the most
    decisive phase of that dream. We fulfill that historic responsibility
    with honor for the glory of Armenia and our people.
    Thank you.
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