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ARTSAKH MARKS 22 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
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Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
State officials and guests participated in celebrating the 22nd
Anniversary of the Independence of Artsakh
STEPANAKERT--On September 2, the President of the Nagorno-Karabakh
Republic, Bako Sahakyan, partook in the festive events dedicated
to the 22nd anniversary of the Artsakh Republic's proclamation of
independence.
The President visited the Stepanakert Memorial Complex and laid flowers
at the monuments of freedom-fighters who perished for the independence
and freedom of Artsakh. He also laid flowers at the resting place
of the first Speaker of the National Assembly of Arstakh, Arthur
Lazarian, among others.
Armenia's Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Primate of the Artsakh
Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan,
Arstakh National Assembly Speaker Ashot Ghоulyan, Prime Minister
Ara Haroutunyan, Armenian and Artsakh officials, representatives of
the Diaspora, and guests from abroad also attended the events.
"This is a magnificent state holiday, which we traditionally celebrate
with great pride and responsibility," President Bako Sahakyan said in
his address issued on the occasion of the Day of the Artsakh Republic.
"We're proud of the heroic people who gained freedom and independence
through the blood of their brave sons and now continue to carve their
own future. We feel responsibility for strengthening the statehood
created through these enormous sacrifices, developing this native land,
and leaving a strong and prosperous homeland for the generations to
come," Sahakyan said.
President Sahakyan called on the people of Armenia and the Diaspora
to join them in their "daily, painstaking work" in confronting the
issues that face Artsakh.
Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian also issued an address on the
occasion of the anniversary.
"Dear Artsakhians, today, on this great day, Armenians all over the
world together with you say "Yes." "Yes" to democracy and universal
human values, "No" to anti-Armenian fascism and the whims of dictators.
"Today, on this great day we state that the Republic of Nagorno
Karabakh, as a state, continues to develop comprehensively. The
peaceful toil and creative work of the people of Artsakh have already
cardinally and positively changed its outlook. There are some countries
in this world which are officially recognized by the international
community, but who dream of having the internal orderliness and
stability that Artsakh enjoys; its level of democracy and political
freedom. And all this despite the fact that the people of Artsakh
are compelled to use only one hand for work, because the other must
still hold a weapon."
Sarkisian added, "Certainly, there is still much to be done; serious
problems still exist ranging from everyday life problems to political
and military issues. However, one thing is clear for us all: there
is no return to the prison cell of a medieval khanate."
http://asbarez.com/113518/artsakh-marks-22-years-of-independence/
Tuesday, September 3rd, 2013
State officials and guests participated in celebrating the 22nd
Anniversary of the Independence of Artsakh
STEPANAKERT--On September 2, the President of the Nagorno-Karabakh
Republic, Bako Sahakyan, partook in the festive events dedicated
to the 22nd anniversary of the Artsakh Republic's proclamation of
independence.
The President visited the Stepanakert Memorial Complex and laid flowers
at the monuments of freedom-fighters who perished for the independence
and freedom of Artsakh. He also laid flowers at the resting place
of the first Speaker of the National Assembly of Arstakh, Arthur
Lazarian, among others.
Armenia's Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Primate of the Artsakh
Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan,
Arstakh National Assembly Speaker Ashot Ghоulyan, Prime Minister
Ara Haroutunyan, Armenian and Artsakh officials, representatives of
the Diaspora, and guests from abroad also attended the events.
"This is a magnificent state holiday, which we traditionally celebrate
with great pride and responsibility," President Bako Sahakyan said in
his address issued on the occasion of the Day of the Artsakh Republic.
"We're proud of the heroic people who gained freedom and independence
through the blood of their brave sons and now continue to carve their
own future. We feel responsibility for strengthening the statehood
created through these enormous sacrifices, developing this native land,
and leaving a strong and prosperous homeland for the generations to
come," Sahakyan said.
President Sahakyan called on the people of Armenia and the Diaspora
to join them in their "daily, painstaking work" in confronting the
issues that face Artsakh.
Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian also issued an address on the
occasion of the anniversary.
"Dear Artsakhians, today, on this great day, Armenians all over the
world together with you say "Yes." "Yes" to democracy and universal
human values, "No" to anti-Armenian fascism and the whims of dictators.
"Today, on this great day we state that the Republic of Nagorno
Karabakh, as a state, continues to develop comprehensively. The
peaceful toil and creative work of the people of Artsakh have already
cardinally and positively changed its outlook. There are some countries
in this world which are officially recognized by the international
community, but who dream of having the internal orderliness and
stability that Artsakh enjoys; its level of democracy and political
freedom. And all this despite the fact that the people of Artsakh
are compelled to use only one hand for work, because the other must
still hold a weapon."
Sarkisian added, "Certainly, there is still much to be done; serious
problems still exist ranging from everyday life problems to political
and military issues. However, one thing is clear for us all: there
is no return to the prison cell of a medieval khanate."