The 2nd President of RA, Robert Kocharyan, issued a statement stating: “Dear citizens of Artsakh,

I congratulate you on the Independence Day of the Republic of Artsakh.

Artsakh Armenians have repeatedly proven that even in seemingly hopeless situations, they are able to unite their forces, concentrate and register historic victories.

Today, as 31 years ago, we must do everything possible and impossible to protect the independence of Artsakh.”