Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan’s congratulation on Republic Day

28.05.2017

Dear compatriots,

I cordially congratulate all of us on the Republic Day.
About a century ago, on these days, in the battlefields of Sardarapat, Bash-Aparan and Karakilisa the problem of the first Armenian republic and generally of Armenia’s existence was solved. It was solved only due to the strength of Armenians as it was the fight for survival. And though the enemy’s army was greater and stronger and no ally was next to us, everyone stood up to fight: national figures and clergy, intelligentsia and workers, builders and soldiers-everyone who was able to hold a weapon. No doubt that the victory of our ancestors is based on unbreakable will to survive and to be represented to the world with the flag of an independent state. This will we have today and I believe,we will have it forever.
We remember and appreciate the heroism of our ancestors and honour our contemporary heroes as we realize that due to them today we have an independent country which has its place among other nations, and the future of Armenians spread worldwide depends on the achievements of our state.
Congratulating you on this day I wish all of us to carry on with dignity the thankful deed of our ancestors, making the country we inherited flourish and develop so that due to our creative activity Armenia will become more powerful and prosperous.

 

Taron Margaryan
Yerevan Mayor

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