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    Remarks by President Serzh Sargsyan at the ceremony of bestowing the
    Victor Hambardzumian International Award

    http://www.president.am/en/statements-and-messages/item/2012/09/18/President-Serzh-Sargsyan-speech-ceremony-ofawarding-the-Victor-Hambardzumian-International-Prize/
    18.09.2012


    `Ladies and Gentlemen,
    Dear Awardees and Guests,

    I am happy to be present for the second time at the ceremony of
    bestowing the Victor Hambardzumian International Award. This award,
    which was established for the achievements in the area of astronomy,
    astrophysics and related sciences, is called upon to immortalize the
    name of our outstanding scientist and for bringing together scientists
    who represent different countries and different people.

    Victor Hambardzumian was endowed with the exceptional talent and
    abilities. He was an embodiment of a brilliant scientist and a person
    of the highest moral standing. Every one, who had a lucky chance to
    communicate with him, was feeling even greater respect and admiration
    towards him. Through his work and decent stance, the great scientist
    proved that genius and modesty are inseparable.

    Thanks to Victor Hambardzumian, his colleagues and disciples at the
    Byurakan Observatory, Armenia became a leader in this area not only in
    the former Soviet Union but also in the world. They gave as a
    wonderful example and a behest to continue their work which is
    compelling and inspiring at the same time.

    Today, in the heart of all our initiatives in the area of science lies
    a message addressed to the young people of Armenia. It's a message to
    become an internationally competitive citizen through one's knowledge,
    intellectual, and creative abilities; we state that message out loud
    and we will comply with it.

    Dear Friends,

    As I have noted, this is already our second award ceremony. The
    initiative has become a nice tradition which is to be strengthened,
    developed, and nurtured so that it obtains flash, blood, and spirit.

    Kant once said that there were two mysteries it the world - `the
    starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.' Today, on behalf
    of the entire humanity, I express our gratitude to two outstanding
    scientists - for raising a bit the veil of mysteries of the starry
    heaven for us.

    I cordially congratulate the Estonian astronomer Jaan Einasto and the
    Russian astrophysicist and cosmos explorer Igor Novikov on becoming
    the awardees of the Victor Hambardzumian International Award.

    Dear Awardees,

    I congratulate you on becoming recipients of this award. We have
    proudly become part of the international recognition of your
    scientific exploit. I am happy to note that today's gathering is also
    attended by the world famous American astronaut Charles Duke who has
    made a brilliant statement.

    We will continue to work towards the enhancement of our science's role
    in the modern world. Our state policy, today also the programs of the
    Luys Foundation will be gaining momentum towards the development of
    the internationally competitive education and contemporary science.

    Taking this opportunity, I thank the Pyunik Foundation, Mr. Gabriel
    Jambarjian - the main sponsor of the Foundation who is present here
    today together with his wife, as well as all those individuals and
    organizations who made this award ceremony possible. I congratulate us
    all on the occasion of the successful organization of the second
    ceremony of awarding the Victor Hambardzumian International Award
    which is bestowed for the achievements in the area of astronomy,
    astrophysics and related sciences.

    Thank you.

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