Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), or Artsakh, President Bako Sahakyan issued a congratulatory address in connection with the International Workers’ Day.

“Dear compatriots,

“On behalf of the Artsakh Republic authorities and myself personally I cordially congratulate you on the International Workers’ Day.

“Our nation has been celebrating this holiday for years, every time giving a new meaning to it. Painstaking work and proficient workers have always enjoyed great honor and respect since the days of our ancestors. A diligent and conscientious individual has always been highly valued and acted as a subject to imitation.

“Today the Artsakh people spare no effort and energy for the improvement of their native land, developing and making the Fatherland prosperous. The state, in its turn, does its best to protect the workers’ rights, create new places of employment, and eliminate unemployment. These important issues are and will be at the focus of the authorities.

“Dear people of Artsakh,

“I congratulate you all once again on this beautiful spring holiday and wish you peace, good health and great success in your noble and fair work for the benefit and welfare of your families and native land Artsakh,” the NKR President’s address runs.