PRESIDENT SARGSYAN’S ADDRESS ON THE OCCASION OF NAGORNO KARABAKH INDEPENDENCE DAY
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02.09.2009 13:13
President Serzh Sargsyan issued a congratulatory address on the
occasion of the Nagorno Karabakh Independence Day, President’s Press
Office reported. The message reads:
"Dear compatriots,
I congratulate us all on the occasion of Nagorno Karabakh Independence
Day.
Thepast eighteen years reaffirmed the unambiguousness of the historic
decision adopted in 1991. Today, the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh is
a full-fledged state with its structures, army and most importantly,
with the citizens who are the masters of their own destiny.
Today, for us and for the international community Artsakh is a
modern republic which embodies the ideals of freedom, sovereignty
and democracy, and which is progressing despite all the obstacles
and artificially created hindrances and hardships, developing its
economy and culture, and defending peace.
Throughout these years the Republic of Armenia and the entire Armenian
nation have been and will continue to be Artsakh’s sturdy supporters. I
assure all the citizens of Artsakh and all Armenians that the peaceful
resolution to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict will be first and foremost
based on the consent and free will of the people of Artsakh.
Dear people of Artsakh, We owe this holiday first of all to those who
stepped into immortality putting their lives on the altar of motherland
and freedom. Bowing to their memory, I once again congratulate you
on this holiday and wish you all well being, happiness and valor."