Nagorno-Karabakh President delivered a congratulatory speech on the occasion of Defender of the Motherland Day. 

“Dear compatriots,

I cordially congratulate the personnel of the NKR Defense Army, veterans of the Great Patriotic and Artsakh Liberation wars as well as all our people on the Defender of the Motherland Day.

This day is a holiday for the Artsakh people as it was our generation to defend in arms our native land and open a new chapter in the heroic history of our people. The glorious victory of Shoushi, which was won by blood of our sisters and brothers, has been added to those of Avarayr, Sardarapat and the Great Patriotic. Eternal glory and honor to them!

The younger generation now continues with honor the immortal work of their fathers and grandfathers. They have mastered lessons of patriotism and courage and today keep firm the borders of the Fatherland. Due to high fighting spirit and preparedness the NKR armed forces are considered the main guarantee of our independence and security as well as play an important role in maintaining peace and stability in the region. Artsakh is strong and invincible by its heroic people and efficient army.

Dear friends,

I congratulate all of you once again and wish you robust health, happiness and all the best. May our people always live in peaceful, strong and prosperous Fatherland!”