Artsakh leader extends birthday greetings to Putin
Artsakh’s President Arayik Harutyunyan has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his 70th birthday. The congratulatory message publicized by Harutyunyan's office reads:
"Honorable Mr. President,
On behalf of the people of Artsakh and myself personally I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your 70th birthday anniversary.
We highly appreciate the contribution of the Russian Federation and your personal input to the Karabakh conflict settlement, establishment and maintenance of peace and stability in our region, protection of rights of the Artsakh people and ensuring their security, for which we are deeply grateful to you.
I would like to voice a hope that you will stand by our people further on and will continue to exert your weighty efforts towards final and fair settlement of the conflict.
Once again accept our sincere congratulations and best wishes on your memorable jubilee. Peace and greatest success to you and our fraternal Russian people!"