Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR; Artsakh) President Bako Sahakyan has issued an address in connection with the Artsakh Revival Day.

“Dear compatriots:

“On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and myself personally, I cordially congratulate you on this significant state holiday: the Artsakh Revival Day.

“Twenty-seven years ago on this very day, the course of our nation’s history changed fundamentally and a new period marking the revival of the independent Armenian statehood began. The Armenian people, who survived without statehood for centuries and for this reason underwent great ordeals, eventually managed to unite all the forces and stand to protect their violated rights and freedoms. It was a powerful national outburst that had been maturing over centuries and which was already impossible to squash.

“One idea, one body, one fist; that is how an Armenian appeared before the world in the historic 1988. That strong and unshakable unity and solidarity led our people to victories that we have dreamed of for centuries.

“Today all of us, every Armenian, must do everything possible, on a daily basis, to secure the victories won by the holy blood of our perished heroes. Such a historic opportunity was given to our generation and we must do everything possible to achieve our ultimate goal: together, shoulder to shoulder, to build a strong, developed and prosperous Motherland, which is one for all Armenians.

“Dear people of Artsakh:

“I once again congratulate us all, and wish peace, great health, great successes, and new victories for the heroic Artsakh and our people,” the Karabakh President’s message specifically reads.