Armenian President Congratulated Armenian People on Republic Day

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian President Robert Kocharian has sent a congratulation message to the Armenian people on the occasion of the Republic Day. The letter specifically says, «Independence was a centuries-old goal for the Armenian people, which came true owing to the national liberation struggle and especially heroic battles in May 1918. The First Republic of Armenia inspired the people with strength. It was the basis, on which the Soviet Armenia and the current state were founded,» the congratulations runs. In the President's words, May 28 is a milestone on the way of building a nation state, freedom and democracy.