On 20 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory address in connection with the Day of the National Security Service Serviceman: “Dear servicemen and veterans of the National Security Service, On behalf of Artsakh authorities and myself I congratulate you on your professional holiday, a day that is traditionally celebrated in our republic. It is not casual as the work carry out by you is of utmost importance and is directed to the protection of Artsakh’s national interests, safeguarding social and state security. Continuous strengthening of our free and independent statehood also depends on your daily principle and consecutive work. Our goal is to create such a state that provides maximum level of protection to its citizens from foreign and domestic threats, a state where every person will feel himself secure. The role of the national security service is undoubtedly great in accomplishing this mission. I am confident that workers of the system will continue to show necessary professionalism and readiness to solve difficult national issues in a proper manner. The state in its turn will continue to keep in the spotlight the process of assisting the activity of the structure, improving your working and social conditions in every way possible. Dear friends, I once again congratulate you on the Day of the National Security Service Servicemen and wish robust health, happiness and greatest successes to you and your families”. Stepanakert, December 20, 2011

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