ARTSAKH PRESERVES ‘TRIUMPHANT SPIRIT’ – PHOTO

April 30, 2014 | 20:25

STEPANAKERT. – Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) Republic President Bako
Sahakyan visited the Martakert region, president’s press service
informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

In Martakert President Sahakyan visited the village of Talish and
partook in a solemn ceremony dedicated to the 20th anniversary of
the settlement’s liberation. He considered the liberation of Talish
among the tangible victories of Artsakh, stressing the importance
of preserving “the triumphant spirit, patriotic upbringing of the
younger generation and keeping alive the memory of the martyrs.”

Bako Sahakyan awarded the For Service in Battle medal to a group of
freedom fighters for personal bravery shown in battles defending the
Motherland, with two of them awarded posthumously and the Vachagan
Barepasht medal to philanthropist Boris Saghatelyan for continuous
support shown to the village.

The president thereinafter visited one of the sectors of the
Vardenis-Martakert highway and inspected the process of the implemented
construction activities.

On the same day President Sahakyan partook in a meeting of the
regional administration summing up the activities of 2013. Head of the
regional administration Vladik Khachatryan and heads of corresponding
departments delivered reports.

According to the Artsakh President, the uniqueness of Martakert region
lies in the fact that it has great potential for developing various
economic sectors simultaneously, for its effective utilization it is
necessary carry out a coordinated work and promote initiatives on the
spot.Bako Sahakyan also gave instructions for proper implementation
of works.

He also visited the Kashen mining deposit and got acquainted with
the works carried out there.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress