Saturday, May 9 2020 11:03

ArmInfo.On 9 May Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan addressed with a congratulatory message in connection with the Victory Day, the 28th anniversary of the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi, the press  service of NKR President reports. 

The address runs as follows: "Dear compatriots, Dear veterans of the  Great Patriotic War and the Artsakh Liberation War, Respected  generals, officers and soldiers of the Defense Army, On behalf of the  Artsakh Republic authorities and myself personally I extend the most  heartfelt congratulations on the Victory day, the 28th anniversary of  the Artsakh Republic Defense Army and the Liberation of Shoushi. 

Every single family celebrates this day, one of the most cherished  holidays glorified by the courage and dedication of successive  generations of the Armenian people.  For decades, we have been  celebrating May 9 with utmost enthusiasm and triumph, honoring with  deep respect our grandfathers and fathers who carved the Victory hand  in hand with the peoples of the former Soviet Union.  They were  ideals for us, paragons of heroism to follow their lead, take up arms  and forge our share of victory, write our own chapter of history. And  this chapter is heroic and glorious.  The formation of the Artsakh  Republic Defense Army and the liberation of Shoushi tripled the  thrill of the holiday becoming the greatest victory of Armenians  worldwide, the victory of spirit, mind and arm of thousands of brave  Armenians.  We have proved ourselves and the entire world that we can  struggle to the last breath and defend the native soil, rise again  from under debris and build a state in line with international norms  and standards, a free, independent and democratic state.  Our young  people - patriotic, literate, brave and dignified - will carry on the  heroic traditions of our people.  They are fully aware of the price  of victory won by the blood of our ancestors and cherish it like the  apple of eye.  Dear friends, On this festive day we first and  foremost commemorate all our heroes who gave their lives in the  defense of the Homeland, and we bow to their everlasting memory.  It  is our responsibility to translate their dreams and goals into  reality and build a resilient, safe and developed country.  Long live  our heroic Army! Hats off to the devotees of our Homeland! Honor and  glory to the Armenian people!"