Thousands gathered at Stepanakert’s Renaissance Square to mark 30th anniversary of Artsakh’s liberation movement
STEPANAKERT—Thousands of Artsakh residents gathered at Stepanakert’s Renaissance Square on Tuesday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Artsakh liberation movement, kicking off a series of events organized to mark this milestone.
Artsakh President Bako Sahakian led the procession of leaders, which included the republic’s second president Arkady Ghoukasyan, Primate of the Artsakh Diocese Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, Artsakh Movement veterans, high-ranking state officials, representatives from Armenia and the Diaspora, as well as foreign guests.
In an address delivered at the celebration, Sahakian congratulated the people of Artsakh and the entire Armenian nation on the defining moment that became a liberation struggle.
Below is the English translation of Sahakian’s address as provided by his press office.
“The year of 1988 was a turning point in the history of the Armenian nation. Three decades ago these days the entire Armenian nation joined forces, doubled their fist, alerting the whole world of their readiness to struggle for living free and secure in their homeland,â€
