NKR PRESIDENTS CONGRATULATES HIS PEOPLE ON 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF GREAT
PATRIOTIC WAR VICTORY AND 13TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIBERATION OF SHUSHI

STEPANAKERT, MAY 10. ARMINFO. President of Nagorno Karabakh Republic
Arkady Ghoukassyan has congratulated his people on the 60th
anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945) and
the 13th anniversary of the liberation of Shushi and the formation of
the NKR Defence Army.

Each second Karabakh resident was killed in the Great Patriotic War
showing wonders of heroism and defending not only the Soviet Union but
his own home and family. Karabakh is proud of its heros: Marshal
Bagramyan, Admiral Isakov, Marshal of Aviation Khamferyants.

It is symbolical that May 9 is also the anniversary of the liberation
of Shushi and the formation of the NKR Army. This means continuity of
glorious traditions and resolution of the Karabakh people to defend
its homeland and liberty. Today it is clear that were it not for the
Shushi operation the Karabakh Armenians would have faced the destiny
of the Armenians massacred in Ottoman Turkey in early XX.

Today the NKR Defence Army is the most reliable guarantor of the
security of the Karabakh people and independence of Karabakh. It is
being continuously reinforced to be able to rebuff aggression at any
moment. But the Karabakh army is an army of freedom and peace and will
never pose threat to the security of its neighbors.

Addressing veterans Ghoukassyans thanks them for what they did for the
peace of their nation in the past and promised to help them in their
everyday life at present. “I wish you health for many years ahead and
peace and prosperity to your homes and families,” says Ghoukassyan in
conclusion.