Choice made by Artsakh created an irreversible reality – Armenia’s president
02.09.2014,
13:05
The historical choice made by Artsakh created a reality that cannot be reversed anymore, says the congratulatory message of Armenia’s president Serzh Sargsyan to the people of Artsakh (Armenian name for Karabakh) on the 23rd anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
YEREVAN, September 2. /ARKA/. The historical choice made by Artsakh created a reality that cannot be reversed anymore, says the congratulatory message of Armenia’s president Serzh Sargsyan to the people of Artsakh (Armenian name for Karabakh) on the 23rd anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
Having the support of Armenians from all over the world, the people of Artsakh gained their statehood through huge efforts and indomitable will, at a great cost, says the message.
Today the NKR is among well-organized countries with efficient public agencies and army, according to the president.
Artsakh have proved it does have strong civilization potential to build up the statehood and prosperity, despite the imposed war and permanent raid attempts by Azerbaijani military, Sargsyan said.
The president congratulated the people of Artsakh on the anniversary and wished them peace and progress.
On September 2, 1991, a joint session of Nagorno-Karabakh local government and Shahumyan regional council declared independence of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic as per the USSR Law provision enabling ethnic autonomies making independent decisions about their status. NKR’s sovereignty was confirmed in a referendum of December 10, 1991, where 99.89% of the population voted for independence.
Today Nagorno-Karabakh Republic is an accomplished statehood with all modern attributes, including democratic traditions, independent foreign policy, dynamic economic development and a capable army that enjoys high levels of public confidence. N.V. –0—
