YEREVAN, 18 DECEMBER, ARMENPRESS. Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly Galust Sahakyan has sent a congratulatory message to “ArmenPress” Armenian News Agency on the occasion of its 96^th anniversary. As the Department of Information and Public Relations of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia reports to “ArmenPress”, the following is stated in the message: “Dear staff members of “ArmenPress”, I congratulate you on the 96^th anniversary of the establishment of Armenia’s first state news agency. 

Since 1918, when the National Council of the First Republic of Armenia signaled the creation of the first Armenian news agency, “ArmenPress” has always been a supporter of nation-building and has been the leader in Armenian media. It has witnessed and documented a large period of our history.

In an age of new technologies, the news agency is keeping up with the times and stands out in the media with its professionalism and working style. With its rich database and unique archives, it serves as a reliable source for news in the country and abroad.

I am certain that “ArmenPress” will continue its nice traditions and its grateful act of providing the society with information.

Once again, I congratulate you on the 96^th anniversary, wishing you health, vigor, optimism and welfare.”