ARMINFO News Agency, Armenia
September 2, 2017 Saturday


Serzh Sargsyan: NKR Armed Forces protect not only security of Artsakh,
but also Armenian, and generally speaking of all Armenians

Yerevan September 02

Marianna Mkrtchyan. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan congratulated
Artsakh on Independence Day.

According to Armenian President's press service, the congratulatory
message, in particular, reads: "Dear compatriots, I congratulate you
on the occasion of Independence Day of Artsakh. 26 years ago, today,
the Armenians of Artsakh proclaimed their independent statehood.

From the fire and the ashes of the war, he was able to reborn and face
the world with his heroic army, state institutions, serious economic
progress, exemplary educational and cultural foci, and ultimately his
organized public. A society that is true to its national values, but
modern and capable of applying on the ground the best that humanity
has created in the scientific, economic, political and other spheres.
Over the past 26 years, Artsakh has emerged as a strong, free and
democratic state. Peaceful Artsakh is not only combat-ready, but also
viable and competitive. Defenders of Artsakh are able to fight and
know what they are fighting for. The Armed Forces of Artsakh defend
not only the security of Artsakh, but also Armenia, and, by and large,
all Armenians. Last April's military actions, initiated by Azerbaijan,
once again demonstrated the impossibility of a military solution to
the Karabakh issue. This adventure was initially doomed to failure,
since the Defense Army is strong, and behind the back of Artsakh is
Armenia and the whole Armenians. On this day we bow our heads to those
who fell for the freedom of Artsakh. Long live the free and
independent Artsakh!"