Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan issued a congratulatory address on the occasion of Bako Sahakyan’s victory at Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Republic’s presidential race on July 19.

“I cordially congratulate you on re-election to the post of the president of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) Republic.

Your confident victory reaffirms Artsakh people’s historic choice, the path to political victory, democracy and a society based on human and national values. This is the common path of Armenia, Artsakh and Armenians worldwide.

I wish Artsakh people progress, prosperity and ability to withstand the existing challenges,” President Sargsyan’s statement reads.