Artsakh President congratulates on Motherland Defender's Day February 23, 2012 - 11:44 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On February 23, President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address on the occasion of the Motherland Defender's Day. “Dear compatriots, generals, officers, soldiers, respected veterans, on behalf of the republic’s authorities I cordially congratulate you on the Motherland Defender’s Day. Today is a holiday not only for our servicemen defending the borders of their native country but for the entire population of Artsakh. This holiday that was celebrated on February 23 throughout the years, acquired new depth and meaning after the proclamation of the independence of NKR. The people of Artsakh, man and woman, the old and young, stood side by side in the defense of our motherland during the Artsakh War. As we celebrate this memorable day I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations and eternal gratitude to Armenians worldwide: to those in Artsakh, in Armenia and the Diaspora, our armed forces and the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country and who will be remembered as heroes in our history by generations to come. Eternal glory and honor to them! Today our country’s security and independence, national interests and our unique values are protected by our strong army. To keep our armed forces strong and victorious and the borders of the Republic of Artsakh safe and impenetrable our government is committed to supporting our armed forces in their defense of our Motherland. I once again congratulate all of us and wish peace, robust health and further success on the way of continuous strengthening our homeland’s defense capacity,” the message says, Central Information Department at NKR President's Office reported. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Erdogan’s approval rating falls below 40 percent: survey A total of 53.4 percent of respondents said they disapprove of the performance of Erdoğan. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. |