CONGRATULATORY ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT BAKO SAHAKYAN
Azat Artsakh Daily
10 Oct 08
Republic of Nagorno Karabakh [NKR]
In Connection with the Day of Stepanakert and the 85th Anniversary of
the Capital (October 11, 2008) Dear friends and residents of
Stepanakert, I cordially congratulate you on the Day of Stepanakert and
the 85th anniversary of our capital. The city that is more than 1500
years old became capital only in 1923. Since then Stepanakert has been
the face of Artsakh and the pride of Karabagh people. It is a hub of
scientific, cultural and economic potential of our country. This is why
even in the harsh years of Artsakh war, when the city was one of the
main targets of the enemy, state authorities and citizens did
everything possible for fast restoration of the capital. Today the
rapidly developing and prospering city of Stepanakert appears before
the world in a new status – as the capital of free and independent
Nagorno Karabagh Republic, which has special significance and role for
the entire Armenian people. The issues related to the development of
the capital are in the spotlight of the state’s authorities. A number
of projects that aim to give a new impetus to economic development and
improvement of living standards of the population have been realized.
Great attention is paid to sports and cultural life. Among the top
priorities is water supply of the capital. This project has alrea
dy
been launched and will be completed in a few years. A new impulse is
given to of house construction, development of suburban areas and
improvement of courtyards. Friends, all these projects can be
successfully fulfilled if each of us becomes more compassionate and
attentive towards our native city, works with a greater devotion and
diligence and does everything possible to keep our native Stepanakert
always clear and beautiful, happy and young, strong and prosperous. I
am confident that the present day residents of Stepanakert will do
everything to multiply all the good traditions formed in the course of
the city’s history, preserve its glory and historical character. I
heartily congratulate all of us on this memorable day once again and
wish peace, prosperity and further success to our capital, its old and
new, adult and young citizens. They are the true wealth of our city.
Happy holiday, dear citizens!