On May 18, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan partook in festive events dedicated to the 21st anniversary of the liberation of Berdzor town.
President Sahakyan laid garland at the memorial perpetuating the memory of perished during the Artsakh Liberation War freedom fighters and handed in state awards and valuable gifts to a group of individuals.
In his speech President Sahakyan noted the liberation of Berdzor as an important military, political and psychological victory that ended the seven decade long blockade of Artsakh, adding that without this it would be impossible to protect the independence and freedom of the republic, and create firm basis for its reliable development and continuous strengthening.
Artsakh President underlined that the development of the Kashatagh region would remain at the authorities’ spotlight and a number of major projects would be implemented there in the coming years.
Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, Prime Minister Ara Haroutyunyan, other officials, a group of RA MPs, the heads of Syunik and Vayots Dzor provinces of the Republic of Armenia, guests from Armenia and the Diaspora attended the event, Central Information Department of the Artsakh Republic President's Office reported.
