YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 20, ARMENPRESS. President of Artsakh Bako Sahakyan has congratulated Armenian President Armen Sarkissian on the 27^th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence.

“On behalf of the people and government of Artsakh I cordially congratulate you on the 27^th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia, a holiday which is precious and memorable for all Armenians.

You’ve had great contribution in shaping and developing the independent Armenian statehood. On this festive day, I wish peace, good health and greatest of successes to you on the path of developing and prospering our country and people and realizing pan-national goals,” President Sahakyan said in the cable.

Edited and translated by Stepan Kocharyan