REGIONAL COOPERATION BEST WAY TO SETTLE CONFLICTS

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Robert Kocharian has congratulated the people of Armenia on the occasion of the Independence Day, reported the Press service of the Armenian leader. R. Kocharian's congratulatory message specifically says, «The Republic of Armenia marks its 14th anniversary as a sustainable developing state. We keep successfully implementing comprehensive programs. For a fourth year the economic growth of Armenia has been described by two-digit numbers. This is first all an outcome of Armenian people's diligence, as well as authorities' efficient policy. This is only possible under the conditions of internal political stability. The important thing is that the outcomes of development are aimed at the social sector. Economic growth should have a direct impact on the welfare of citizens and we are resolute to fully implement the poverty reduction program. Work and social security should be our slogans in the future. A referendum will soon be held in Armenia. This day 14 years ago the people of Armenia made their historical choice: to build a free, democratic and successful country. Now we have to do the next step on that way. It will provide an opportunity to have a balanced and contemporary Constitution. Thus, we will register serious political progress and will strengthen international prestige of our country. In foreign policy we continue straightening Armenia's international involvement. We consider cooperation between all countries of the region the best tool to gradually solve conflicts available. We are committed to peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, which should base on the de facto existence of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and peoples' right to self-determination. Our country is protected owing to the Armed Forces of Armenia, which are a creation of the independence and its shield. Heroes, at the expense of whose blood the Republic of Armenia has a firm basis, stood at the origins of our Army. I congratulate all of us with the Independence Day - a holiday of which best sons of our people dreamed for ages. I am convinced that today's and future generations will continue this holy cause for the sake of powerful and prosperous Armenia.»