Big surprise for provokers
RA President Serzh Sargsyan's congatulatory address on the occasion of Armenian Army Day.
"Dear fellow Armenians,
Generals, officials and soldiers,
I warmly congratulate you on the occasion of Armenian Army Day.
The creation and development of the Armenian Army was a historical victory that became a reality right in front of the eyes of our generation. We have paid a high price for the loss of statehood and thus, the lack of an army since the Middle Age until 1915, Sumgait, Kirovabad and Baku. The Armenian army is the dignity of the Armenian nation.
It was that dignity that lifted Armenians from all walks of life and particularly, the volunteers who had to become the foundation and anchor for the future army. Many of the young soldiers put their lives on the line for liberty and the Homeland. We glorify them, bow our heads in front of them and respect their memory.
The Armenian Army was established through the fires, bloodshed and tears of war and continues to develop and get stronger. Today, the Armenian Army is the iron guarantee that secures our existence and is a cold shower over the hot-tempered adventurists.
There cannot be any balance, peace and stability in the region without a combative army. The role of our army is not only limited to defending our country's borders. The deepening international integration presupposes new issues with different directions and successful solutions.
Dear soldiers and officials,
Besides being a state, pan-national holiday, this day is also the day of your profession that could truly be considered as a mission and a call to continue the march of historical victories of the Armenian army with dignity.
Your main issue of concern is to protect the security of the Armenian nation. With your high qualifications, perfect skills of handling technical equipment, patriotism, courage and morality, you stand reliably against any assault. Any provoker must wait to see serious counter-attacks and huge surprises from the Armenian Army and to not realize this is at least naïve.
Prevention of war is the greatest victory for any normal country that respects the rights of people, nations and countries. You fulfill this completely, in an honorable manner and enjoy the love, respect and trust of the Armenian nation.
Once again, I congratulate you on the occasion of this glorious day and wish peace in our country and region and that our people continue to create and work peacefully for the strengthening and rise of Armenia.
Glory to the Armenian Army,
Long live the Republic of Armenia.
