On July 23 Armenian Minister Hranush Hakobyan received today Shake Mangasaryan, the founder of Radio AYK (United Arab Emirates), her sisters Seda and Lusin, and other members of the Radio AYK Board.

Minister Hakobyan hailed Radio AYK’s contribution to the preservation of the Armenian identity and national values.

“I’m glad to  note your successful cooperation with the Hayern Aysor (Armenians Today) electronic paper, as well as the Armenian media outlets, namely Yerkir Media and Armenia TVs and the Public Radio of Armenia,” she said.

Hranush Hakobyan awarded Radio AYK with a prize for “Best publication ahead of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.”

Shake Mangasaryan said the visit to the Motherland and the award will give new impetus to the whole staff of Radio AYK.