BAKO SAHAKYAN SENT CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO PRESIDENTS OF ABKHAZIA AND SOUTH OSSETIA
NKR Government Information and Public Relations Department
August 28, 2008
Today, the President of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Bako Sahakyan
has sent a congratulatory message to Presidents of Abkhazia and
Ossetia in view of recognition of these republics by Russia.
In the message addressed personally, to Sergei Bagapsh is, in
particular said: "On behalf of the people and authorities of
the Nagorno Karabagh Republic I cordially congratulate You and
the people of Abkhazia on this significant event, recognition
of state independence of the Republic of Abkhazia. The people of
Artsakh heard this news so long-awaited by your people with sincere
gladness. Overcoming various difficulties Abkhazia has achieved its
goal for which it was striving for many years with dignity.
I am confident that international recognition will give a new impetus
to the development and prosperity of the Republic of Abkhazia. I
congratulate You and the people of fraternal Abkhazia once again. I
wish you peace and prosperity."
On the same day President of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Bako
Sahakyan sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic
of South Ossetia Eduard Kokoity too. The letter reads as follows:
"On behalf of the people and authorities of the Nagorno Karabagh
Republic I cordially congratulate You and the people of South Ossetia
on this momentous event, the recognition of state independence of
the Republic of South Ossetia.
For the people of South Ossetia the path to independence was thorny,
full of difficulties and hardships. However, the Republic has found
strength and come off with flying colors. Artsakh is genuinely
delighted with recognition of South Ossetia ‘s independence.
I congratulate You and the people of fraternal South Ossetia once
again.
Let peace be established in Your country forever. I wish you prosperity
and wellbeing".