B. Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to Armenian President

President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan in connection with the 20th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia.

The letter runs as follows:

"I cordially congratulate You and the entire Armenian people on this glorious holiday - the 20th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Armenia.

It is indeed a nationwide holiday celebrated by all the world spread Armenians. This holiday has materialized the century-long dream of the Armenian people, the nation of ancient history and millennial civilization, to build its statehood on its own soil, bring up generations in the spirit of the ancestors always keeping bright the native hearth.

We have won our independence in an extremely difficult way. It became possible due to our cohesion and unity. We should keep and cherish as the apple of an eye this greatest victory. The duty of every Armenian in Armenia, Artsakh and the Diaspora is to do everything possible to double this victory, make it eternal, further strengthen the independent Armenian statehood, so to make our people celebrate only victories in the future.

I once again congratulate You and all our compatriots on this state holiday and wish peace, prosperity and great successes for the glory of Armenian people and the Republic of Armenia."