“Independence day under the rings of “Peace bell”

Today Armenia celebrates the 24^th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. In referendum conducted on September 21^st of 1991, Armenia’s people voted overwhelmingly to secede from the USSR and create an independent state.

Today is the International Day of Peace too. Slogan of the day is “Partnership inj the name of peace: dignity for all”.

In connection with the day UN Secretary-General Ban ki Moon called on all participants of armed conflicts to lay down their weapons and avoid armed clashes.

“This year the world marks International Day of Peace in the backdrop of brutal acts of violence and destabilizing conflicts. Instead of falling into despair we must take joint responsibility to end impunity and cruelty in the world”, – said Ban ki Moon.

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