STEPANAKERT.- President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the occasion of International Children’s Day.

“Dear Children and Parents,

On behalf of the Artsakh authorities and myself I heartily congratulate You on the bright and wonderful international day of children’s protection.

We traditionally celebrate June 1 as the day symbolizing our infinite love and warmth, entire devotion and care towards our children. We celebrate and try to fill their lives with more joy and attention, to make their lives more careless and happy.

To bring up healthy and safe, educated and developed generation is the task of each parent and family, of the state and society. This is an issue of utmost importance and we spare neither energy nor efforts to solve it.

The schools and kindergartens, parks and playgrounds being built and reconstructed are the bright examples of that. Various project and programs have been carried out in the spheres of healthcare, social security, education, upbringing and boosting birth rates. These issues will always remain in the spotlight of the authorities. We should create necessary conditions for each child to be able to discover his abilities and personality and become a well-rounded individual.

I congratulate you, our beloved little citizens of Artsakh once again and wish you peace, good health and great success during your entire life.

May all your dreams and goals that now seem to be unrealistic come true and let God be your guardian always and everywhere.”