RA NA Speaker Alen Simonyan congratulated Artsakh NA Speaker Artur Tovmasyan on the Independence Day of the Republic of Artsakh. In particular, it is said in the congratulation:
"Dear Mr. Tovmasyan,
On behalf of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia and myself, I am sending my warm congratulations and best wishes to you, the deputies of the National Assembly of the Republic of Artsakh, and all Artsakh Armenians on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Artsakh.
To face the geopolitical tectonic upheavals and internal and external threats, we, more than ever, must be united, consolidated, and strong enough to preserve our homeland, statehood, freedom, and independence of the people.
Eternal glory and bow to our brave men who fought to preserve statehood and sanctify the Armenian land with their blood.
Mr. President, I wish you good health, fruitful work, and lasting peace and well-being for the people of Artsakh."