NKR President Sends Condolences to Abkhazia President for Ardzinba’s Death

17:26 – 05.03.10

Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) President Bako Sahakyan sent a letter
of condolence for the death of Vladislav Ardzinba to Republic of
Abkhazia President Sergey Baghapsh, reads a press release issued by
the central information department of the NKR President.

The letter reads:

`Abkhazia and its people suffered a great loss. The first President of
the Republic of Abkhazia Vladislav Ardzinba has departed this life.

`Vladislav Ardzinba stood at the origins of the national-liberation
movement of Abkhazia, leading the republic at the most crucial period
of its history. Under his governance, Abkhazia overcame all hardships
with flying colors, embarked firmly on the path of further
strengthening its statehood.

`Vladislav Ardzinba is widely known – far beyond Abkhazia. He enjoys
deep respect in Artsakh [Nagorno-Karabakh].

`On the behalf of the people and the authorities of the
Nagorno-Karabagh Republic, I express my condolences and support to you
and the people of Abkhazia for this irretrievable loss.’

Tert.am