YEREVAN, JUNE 8, NOYAN TAPAN. At the first session of the RA National Assembly of the 4th convocation on June 7, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II delivered a speech of welcome and congratulation to deputies of the newly elected parliament, NT was informed from the press service of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. In his speech, His Holiness in particular said: "Since the re-establishment of independent statehood, the National Assembly has made an important contribution to state building and made laws for the implementation of reforms in our country, improvement of spiritual and economic life, and scientific, educational and cultural progress. Dear deputies, you are called upon to serve our Fatherland and people in a period of time when our people has a closer vision of powerful and prosperous Fatherland, secure and happy life. No less effort and devotion are needed on this path. You shall continue the mission of the National Assembly with success. I wish you, dear deputies, courageous service and fruitful activities so that you and the Armenian people will enjoy the friuts of your efforts. "I wish you success, as well as progress - to the activities of the National Assembly."

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