President of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh Republic) Bako Sahakyan on Monday conveyed a congratulatory message on the success of the local self-government elections, as reported the Central Information Department of the Office of the President of the Republic of Artsakh.

The message particularly reads as follows:

“Dear compatriots,

I cordially congratulate all of us on the local self-government elections held in our republic.

As always, the nominees were quite active, the elections were held in an atmosphere of free, transparent and mutual respect that characterize a democratic country, and various observation missions stated this as well.

I congratulate all the candidates who succeeded in the elections and wish them success. I am certain that they will do everything possible for the development and empowerment of your respective communities and Artsakh.

These elections became another major step in nation-building and on the nation’s path to building a free, independent and democratic country.”