STEPANAKERT. – President of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic/NKR), Bako Sahakyan, has sent a congratulatory letter to President Raul Khadjimba of Abkhazia.

 “On behalf of the people and authorities of the Artsakh Republic and personally myself, I extend my cordial congratulations to you and the whole people of fraternal Abkhazia on the Day of Liberation and Victory in the Patriotic War,” the letter runs, in particular, Central Information Department of the Office of the NKR President informed Armenian News-NEWS.am. “2018 is a jubilee year for Abkhazia. 25 years ago, people of Abkhazia proclaimed their independent and sovereign state. A decade ago, the independence of Abkhazia was recognized by the Russian Federation, marking the beginning of the international recognition of the Abkhazian statehood.

“For a quarter of a century, fraternal Abkhazia went through a difficult, but heroic path. The people of Abkhazia successfully cope with all the tasks of state building, steadily strengthening and developing their country.

“I once again congratulate you, respected Mr. Khadjimba, wishing you and all the people of Abkhazia peace, welfare and prosperity!”