On the occasion of the Artsakh Republic Day, President Arayik Harutyunyan received a congratulatory message from the President of the Republic of South Ossetia Anatoly Bibilov.

The Office of the President of the Artsakh Republic reported.

The message, in particular, reads:

“On behalf of the people of South Ossetia, on my own behalf, I extend my warmest greetings and sincere congratulations to all the people of Artsakh on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic.

Thirty years ago, the heroic people of ancient Artsakh proclaimed the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, exercising their inalienable right to self-determination. The expression of the will of the people has led to the most difficult trials and the further intensification of the bloody struggle that continues to this day.

The people of South Ossetia, who know well the value of freedom and independence, are in solidarity with our brothers in Artsakh who are fighting for the right to live on their land.

I am confident that the relations of friendship and cooperation between our countries, which are based on long-standing traditions of historical mutual respect and mutual assistance, will be further strengthened and developed for the benefit of the peoples of South Ossetia and Artsakh.

On this significant day, I wish the Republic of Artsakh peace, prosperity, and you, dear Arayik Vladimir, good health and new success in serving the Homeland.”