YEREVAN. – Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian marked the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence at Gavar city of Gegharkunik Region.

During the celebratory event organized in Gavar, Nalbandian presented to several staff members of Gegharkunik’s administrative, educational, social, cultural, and healthcare establishments the high state awards and Armenian President’s and Prime Minister’s certificates in connection with the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence.  

In his remarks, Nalbandian said: “I congratulate you all in connection with this perhaps short anniversary, in terms of years, but very huge celebration: 20th anniversary of independent Armenia. And this is our biggest achievement because dreaming of independence will now be considered undignified and unacceptable for our people, since dreaming of independence means not having it. The past 20 years gave us the important standing as a trustworthy partner in the international platform, and this [standing] is yet another greatest accomplishment of our independence. And so, long live Armenia, our free and independent Motherland!,” Armenian MFA Press Service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.