President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian addressed a congratulatory message on 27th anniversary of Artsakh’s Independence.

“With a historic document adopted in 1991 the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed. The past more than quarter century was a period full of trials, victories and state-building process. During all this period you were inspired by the will to live free, struggle and triumph which turned the Pan-Armenian dream into reality,” the president’s statement runs.

He stressed that the declaration of independence put the basis for Artsakh’s state-building. “In today’s festive atmosphere, we once again remember those who made this dream come true, who sacrificed their lives and health for it. By thinking about them, paying tribute to them, honoring them, we feel the commandment coming within time to today’s citizens of Artsakh, today’s soldiers, our people – defend and strengthen the country, the state, be a united Armenia, Artsakh and Diaspora,” the president said in his message.

He stressed that the best proof of this unity is the present-day independent Republic of Artsakh, which is confidently advancing on the path of freedom and democracy by registering continuous successes in the state-building process.