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    ITAR-TASS, Russia

    Armenia marks 17th independence anniversary

    21.09.2008, 20.22

    YEREVAN, September 21 (Itar-Tass) -- Armenia has managed to defend
    itself, develop the state system, lay down the foundation of the
    national economy and give a fresh impetus to culture, education and
    health care in the 17 years of independence, President Serzh Sargsyan
    said at the Sunday event that marked the national Independence Day.

    `Our country is developing,' he said. `Our fellow citizens, their
    labor and loyalty are the backbone of this process.'

    `We are forming new traditions of the Armenian state,' Sargsyan
    said. `We are a mature country, which must eradicate the phenomena
    hindering our progress and encourage the values gained through the
    effort of generations ` freedom, democracy and everyone's equality in
    the eyes of the law.'

    Russian President Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Sargsyan on
    Independence Day, the Kremlin said earlier in the day.

    `I cordially congratulate all citizens of the friendly Armenia and you
    personally on the national holiday, Independence Day,' the message
    runs. `Over recent years Armenia has achieved impressive results in
    the consolidation of statehood and the economic development and has
    built up its authority on the international scene.'

    `Russia values high the traditional friendship with Armenia. I am sure
    that mutual confidence, dynamic political dialog and efficient
    business cooperation will promote further development of the allied
    relations between Russia and Armenia. This course fully meets the
    interests of out states, as well as the goals of peace, stability and
    security in the South Caucasus,' the message runs.

    Medvedev wished health and success to the Armenian president and
    prosperity to the people of Armenia.
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