STEPANAKERT. – Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), or Artsakh, President Bako Sahakyan on Thursday issued a congratulatory message to the staff of Azat Artsakh newspaper.

“Dear Friends:     

“I cordially congratulate you and all the readers of our national newspaper in connection with the 90th memorable jubilee of its creation.

“Since the very moment of its creation, Azat Artsakh has always been with its people, expressed their concerns and aspirations, and transformed into their mouthpiece in the time of ordeal. I would like to especially emphasize its key role in the modern phase of our national-liberation struggle, which was a unique kind of heroism and feat that deserves the highest appreciation.

“Passing a long way, the newspaper continues to occupy a worthy place in the public and political life of our republic. I am confident that by further developing the accumulated rich experience and the decade-long traditions, Azat Artsakh will henceforth remain loyal to its primary objective: to serve its people and its country, to reveal the problems and concerns the people face in everyday life, and to represent and protect the interests of the Artsakh Republic.

“I congratulate you once again and wish you peace, good health and great success in your work and private life,” the NKR President’s message runs.