STEPANAKERT, DECEMBER 28, NOYAN TAPAN. On December 27, NKR President Bako Sahakian received head of Mesrop Mashtots expedition Zori Balayan and Armenia sailer's crew and congratulated them on the occasion of the successful end of navigation's first stage. According to NKR President's Press Office, B. Sahakian said that the initiative carried out by the expedition is of special significance for the whole Armenian people and is one more evidence of Armenian's belief, bravery, will and unity.

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