President Armen Sarkissian: Artsakh Was the Spark Which Lit the Fire of Freedom

YEREVAN (Armradio) — Artsakh was the spark which lit the fire of freedom which spread all over the Armenian world, President of Armenia Armen Sarkissian said in a congratulatory message on the occasion of Artsakh Independence Day.

“Our people rose to defend their rights and to take their worthy place in the modern family of nations. This was a truly historic time for the realization of our aspirations and abilities and its significance was duly appreciated in Artsakh as well as in Armenia,” the President said.

According to him, the declaration of independence became the catalyst which allowed to form a sovereign statehood.

“Today, 29 years later, the Republic of Artsakh is a mature state unit thanks to the struggle being fought by all-Armenian forces, thanks to the victory, which was achieved through the unity of Artsakh, Armenia, and Diaspora, thanks to the willpower which is leading the people of Artsakh, and has become the promise of their success,” President Sarkissian continued.

“I bow to the memory of all fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for the free and independent Artsakh and express gratitude to all who gave their health and well-being to achieve that goal,” he added.

The President noted that Artsakh was a touchstone for our national willpower and remains the pivot of our national unity.

“For us, as a nation, every achievement in Artsakh is a stone to the restoration of the huge Armenian world. Thus, our mind and effort, our work and ideas ought to be directed towards the protection of the Fatherland, security and peace of Artsakh and Armenia, well-being of our nation,” he stated.

The President believes this notion should be the strongest in each of us because the fight for Artsakh’s full freedom, for the restoration of the violated rights of our people is not over yet, it continues.