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Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan sent a letter of gratitude in honor of the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the country’s Declaration of Independence, signed in Yerevan on August 23, 1990, by then-president Levon Ter-Petrosyan and Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Armenia Ara Sahakian.
The president’s letter, in part, reads:
“Dear compatriots,
“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 the 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.
“The last two decades have 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.
“I once again extend congratulations on the jubilee and wish us all peaceful skies and creative work for the benefit of our country and future generations which will reap the fruits sown by the Declaration.”