On 31 May President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received philanthropist from the Russian Federation Ruben Vardanyan. After the tête-a-tête meeting issues related to the realization of different programs in Artsakh were discussed in an enlarged format with the participation of several members of the cabinet. President Sahakyan expressed his gratitude to the philanthropist for assistance shown to Artsakh, noting that deepening and widening economic ties with the Diaspora had vital significance for the development of our republic. Prime-minister Ara Haroutunyan and other officials partook at the meeting. CENTRAL INFORMATION DEPARTMENT OF THE OFFICE OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC PRESIDENT

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