Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address to the President of Pridnestrovien Moldavian Republic Igor Smirnov. The address runs as follows: “On behalf of people, authorities of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic and myself I cordially congratulate You and the fraternal people of the Pridnestrovien Moldavian Republic on the 21st anniversary of independence. During these years the people and authorities of Transdniestria have resolved crucial problems of state building, defended freedom and independence of the country, laid the foundation of a dynamic economic development and embarked irreversibly on the path of international recognition. Artsakh is sincerely glad to see all your successes. I again congratulate You and the people of Pridnestrovien Moldavian Republic on this significant holiday. Peace, prosperity and wellbeing to all of you!” CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC PRESIDENT

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