President of NKR: The chosen path was correct and irreversible

President of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakian has issued an address in connection with Artsakh Revival Day.

“Dear compatriots!

On behalf of the Artsakh authorities and myself, I cordially congratulate you on Artsakh Revival Day.

“February 20 has entered the history of our nation as a day that symbolizes the freedom-loving spirit of the people of Artsakh, their steadfast will to live freely and independently on their native land, determine their own destiny.

But in response to that legitimate, peaceful and just demand, Azerbaijan carried out massacres and deportations, plunging our newly-independent country into a bloody war. Those years were extremely hard and difficult in the life of Artsakh. Resisting to incredible hardship and ordeals, suffering irrevocable losses, our nation was never disappointed and did not retreat. On contrary, at the cost of its brave sons, due to the unity and heroism of its sisters and brothers worldwide, it was able to defend the native land. The memory of the Fatherland’s devotees will always remain bright in our hearts and in the minds of generations to come.

The passed years have proved that the chosen path was correct and irreversible. The Armenians of Artsakh continue to build a democratic state that meets international norms and standards, make their villages and towns prosperous, build new roads and water pipelines, buildings and hospitals, schools and kindergartens, and steadily improve the nation’s living conditions.

Dear people of Artsakh!

I once again congratulate us all on this memorable holiday and wish peace, great health, prosperity, new success, and victories for the glory of our heroic people and the Republic of Artsakh,” the message says.