ARTSAKH WILL NEVER GIVE UP FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE WHICH COST HUMAN LIVES

KarabakhOpen
21-02-2008 11:25:48

"1988 opened a new page in our history. The main achievement of the
Artsakh movement was the rebirth of the Armenian statehood. It is
an absolute value which has no alternative. And we again announce to
the world – Artsakh will never give up its freedom and independence
which cost human lives. The security of NKR will never be an object
of trade. We are responsible for both our achievements and losses,
and we see the future of Artsakh bright, strong and Armenian," stated
President Bako Sahakyan during the rally at the Square of Rebirth
in Stepanakert.

"Our sacred duty is to cherish the spirit of 1988, stay committed
to the ideas declared by our people 20 years ago, and continue to
build a state of which we dream. A country where everyone will live a
dignified and secure life, proud of their strength and protection. This
is the precept of 1988 which we must bring into being," said the head
of state.

"The child of 1988 is our army which is the main guarantee of our
victories. The army is always ready to counteract to the encroachments
of the foe. Our army is strong because it belongs to people, and such
army is undefeatable," said President Bako Sahakyan. "The generation
of 1988 will carry on the cause of their predecessors. This generation
is different: for them freedom and independence are indivisible from
the reality. This is the best response to the dictatorial aspirations
of Azerbaijan," the president added.