“Congratulations on the 31st anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence of Armenia,” the statement of the RA President Armen Sarkissian reads.

“The Declaration of Independence adopted by the Supreme Council of Armenia on 23 August, 1990 marked the beginning of the process of establishing an independent state.

The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is a compelling signal to work and create, to be responsible and disciplined, to be united and united, to build a truly strong country.

Let us remain loyal and defend our independence, our statehood, our identity.

President of the Republic Armen Sargsyan,” the statement reads.