MEETINGS WITH ARMENIAN BUSINESSMEN
Azat Artsakh – Nagorno Karabakh Republic (NKR)
16 Nov 04
On the eve of his leave for the United States on November 11 NKR
president Arkady Ghukassian met with Armenian businessmen in
Yerevan. The meeting organized by the Armenian Development Agency was
devoted to the upcoming telethon. It was mentioned during the meeting
that the means raised during the telethon will be spent on the
construction of the highway `North – South’. Arkady Ghukassian
emphasized the importance of the road for both the security and
economic development of Artsakh. He stated the fact that the
businessman of Armenia and Nagorni Karabakh are more active in
contributing to the construction of the road, and said that their
activity will also encourage the diasporans. During the meeting the
participants also pointed out the strategic importance of the road
`North – South’ and said they will make donations. Questions on
economic cooperation between Armenia and Nagorni Karabakh were also
discussed. It was proposed to organize a conference of businessmen in
NKR.
AA.
16-11-2004