President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian had a telephone conversation with the elect President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan.

President Sarkissian congratulated Arayik Harutyunyan on his success in the second round of the presidential elections in Artsakh and was elected President of the Artsakh Republic.

President Sarkissian said that Arayik Harutyunyan will assume the post of President during a very difficult and responsible period for Artsakh due to the events taking place in the world, in particular the complicated geopolitical processes taking place in our region. “The Republic of Artsakh has once again proved that it is an established country with its state bodies, and what is more important with its citizens. Today, more than ever we need to be united and together,” the Armenian President said.

Armen Sarkissian expressed confidence that Arayik Harutyunyan will be able to strengthen the atmosphere of solidarity and tolerance in Artsakh, organize and ensure the security of Artsakh, economic and political development, unite the people around common goals.