STEPANAKERT, MARCH 9, NOYAN TAPAN. Congratulatory Address of Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan in connection with the March 8 international woman's day, in which it is said "Dear women, I cordially congratulate you on the beautiful spring holiday of the International Women's day. You deserve to be highly appreciated and honored. Due to your self-sacrifice, love, wisdom and strength you have kept bright the fire of family hearth, preserving and developing national values and traditions, bringing up our rising generation. You are the symbol of continuity of life and eternity of people. The women of Artsakh are fated to defend the Motherland on par with men, build free and independent state, take and active part in all spheres of life in our Republic. Dear women, mothers, sisters and daughters, we are endlessly grateful to you for your kindness and tenderness, warmth and care, for everything you do every day and every hour. I congratulate you once again and wish you peace, robust health and prosperity. Be always happy, beautiful and charming."

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