On September 21, NKR President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, NKR Presidential press service informed NEWS.am.

"On behalf of the Karabakh authorities and myself I cordially congratulate you and the entire Armenian people on the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.

It is a holiday for every Armenian in Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora. We all celebrate a solemn event that has laid a base for realizing century-long dreams and national goals of our people.

For already 19 years the Armenian people have embarked on the path of creating and developing their statehood, making prosperous their fatherland, reinforcing and strengthening democratic values. It is a hard way and overcoming it with dignity demands strong will and unshakable spirit, hard and painstaking work daily day, tenderhearted and compassionate stance towards the Fatherland.

I am confident that under Your leadership Mother, Armenia will become a modern and developed country, the homeland for the widespread Armenians, where every Armenian will live with the sense of pride.

I congratulate You and our compatriots on the State holiday once again and wish You peace, prosperity and success in glory of the bright future of the Republic of Armenia".