President of the Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) Bako Sahakyan has congratulated the people in the second Armenian republic on the 28th anniversary of the country’s independence and the 13th anniversary of the national constitution.
His official address is below;
“Dear people of Artsakh,
″On behalf of the republic’s authorities and myself personally I extend my heartfelt congratulations on this most important state holiday – the Day of the NKR State Independence Referendum and Constitution.
″On this very day both in 1991 and 2006 our people made a historic
choice by voting for free and independent Artsakh, for the formation of a
democratic, legal and social state.
″An important step on our
state-building path was the adoption of the country’s basic law – the
Constitution, the cornerstone of which is a human being, the protection
of his and her rights, freedoms and interests. These are universal
values that are important for the development of civil society and
democratic institutions.
″We have been following this path for
28 years, developing and strengthening our country day by day, cementing
the foundations of the statehood and the security of the people,
improving their living standards. It is a difficult and thorny way that
our people pass through with dignity, selflessly overcoming all the
difficulties and ordeals.
″Dear compatriots,
″I once again congratulate all of us on this significant holiday wishing peace, robust health and greatest success for the glory of the Artsakh Republic and our people”.