Dear compatriots,
In the modern history of Artsakh December 10 twice proved to be pivotal. In 1991 on this day the Artsakh Armenians expressed their unified will and confirmed the dedication of creating an independent statehood. On the same day of 2006 again through the nation-wide referendum the basic law of our state, the Constitution, was adopted registering another great victory of our state, which succeeded in defending its independence and freedom and was firmly staying on the path of democracy.
December 10 is also celebrated as International Human Rights Day. This fact is symbolic for itself as the Artsakh movement, the birth and the very existence of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic are the integral parts of human rights, the reflection of the basic universal rights of equality and self-determination of nations.
The people and authorities of Artsakh are adherent to the principles that the December 10 twin holiday has entrusted with us. For us the powerful, independent, sovereign, democratic and legal state is an exclusive value that has no alternative.
I congratulate our entire people on this crucial holiday and wish peace, robust health and all the best.
Stepanakert,December 10, 2009.
2009-12-10
