NKR IS 18-YEARS OLD
Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am
Sept 1 2009
Armenia
"The adoption of Independence Declaration 18 years ago was a start
of new age for our small resolute motherland. Establishment of our
statehood and consolidation of its fundamentals came uneasily. Like
many nations, Artsakhi people had to pay for their independence and
freedom by their blood, bearing the heavy load of over 3-year-old war,"
NKR PM Ara Harutyunyan’s festive message to Karabakhi people reads.
"Independence of our Republic is costly that binds all us to
cherish what we call Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (Artsakh) with great
devotion and care. I am confident the day when international community
recognizes its independence will come. Today our ultimate priority is
development of economic and social sectors, reinforcement of democratic
institutions and civil society. Undoubtedly, we will overcome the
current obstacles and live in a strong country," the message concludes.
September 2 is the 18th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
independence.