President of the Public Council of Armenia Vazgen Manukyan has congratulated President of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic) Bako Sahakyan on his birthday.

The congratulatory message reads as follows:

“Distinguished Mr. President,

I cordially congratulate you on your birthday. You have played a pivotal role in contemporary Armenian history by being at the root of the movement for the liberation of Artsakh and the formation of the army, serving Artsakh and the Armenian people and not sparing efforts to ensure peace, stability and development of our country.

I wish you health, strong will and success to advance your important mission with the same confidence and dignity."