Yerevan Mayor Hayk Marutyan writes on his Facebook page:

“Today is Stepanakert day.

A little while ago I sent a congratulatory message to Mayor Davit Sargsyan, sending warm wishes on behalf of all the people of Yerevan to our sisters and brothers from Stepanakert.

The two capitals of the Armenian world have always been together and will continue to be together, in the moment of disaster or of joy. Yerevan always stands behind Stepanakert, because Stepanakert is the rear and pillar of Yerevan. I am convinced that with joint efforts we will eliminate all the consequences of the war and move forward to a safe and prosperous life.

I wish our brothers endurance and inexhaustible faith in the future.

Peace to us and God help us.”