The President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan issued a congratulatory address on the occasion of May 9 - the Victory Holiday, the NKR Defense Army Day and Liberation of Shoushi.

“May 9 is written in golden letters in the history of our nation, written with the blood of our brave grandfathers and fathers, sisters and brothers, with the blood of those who valued the freedom and independence of their motherland above everything else and perished for the national ideas. The memory of motherland devotees will always remain bright in our hearts and deeds.

During World War II the Armenian nation, overcoming great hardships, fought alongside other peoples against the greatest evil of the century - fascism, and celebrated the Great Victory.

Multiplying their glory and feat, our generation accomplished miracles of heroism and courage on the battlefield and defended their native Artsakh. We created a regular and efficient army, liberated the ancient Armenian fortress-town Shushi, and today we continue working for the prosperity of our ancestral land, strengthening the Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora trinity.

I am confident that joint efforts will lead us to new achievements. May victories accompany our people forever,” the President said in his statement.