STEPANAKERT. – Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), or Artsakh, President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory message to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in connection with the 21st anniversary of Armenia’s independence.

 “I cordially congratulate you and our entire nation on Independence Day.

The Armenian nation looked forward to that day for centuries. And, now, it is already 21 years since independent Armenia has become a reality and it occupies its worthy place among other countries that have embarked on the road to democracy.

September 21 is a holiday for all Armenians in Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora, a day that unites us around a common idea. This is the noble idea of having a strong and a developed homeland. The best sons of our people have sacrificed their lives for this very idea. Every day and every hour we must continue our struggle to implement it for this very idea. We must fight together and united, continuously enhancing and increasing our victories and success, our achievements and accomplishments.

I congratulate you and all our compatriots once again and wish peace, welfare and prosperity for the glory of Motherland Armenia and its bright future,” the NKR President’s message reads.