ARMINFO News Agency, Armenia September 2, 2017 Saturday Bako Sahakyan: Artsakh people proved that they are capable of building, developing and protecting their independent state themselves Yerevan September 02 Marianna Mkrtchyan. President Bako Sahakyan congratulated Artsakh people on NKR Independence Day. According to NKR head press service, the message, in particular reads: "On behalf of Artsakh authorities and on my own behalf, I cordially congratulate all of us on September 2 - the Day of the Republic of Artsakh! Twenty-six years ago, our people adopted a historic decision to independently manage their own destiny, to build a free, independent, democratic, legal and social state. In these years, together with our sisters and brothers from Mother Armenia and the Diaspora, we were able to implement many strategic programs that bring us closer to achieving national goals and make our country stronger and stronger. I am sure that the civilized and progressive world community will sooner or later recognize this fair and lawful decision of the people of Artsakh, will certainly accept the existing realities that testify to our adherence to universal values and international norms and principles. I am sure, since our people have for many years proved by their hard work and selfless service of their brave sons that they are able to build, develop and defend their own home and their independent statehood on their own. " To note, on January 6, 1992, first convocation of NKR Parliament - NKR Supreme Council - adopted the Declaration on the State Independence of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.