ArmInfo.  Ten influential  political figures joined the Circle of Friendship with Artsakh in  Australia, including the former Minister of Finance of Australia, the  former Ambassador to the United States, as well as members of the  City Councils of a number of Australian cities, prominent scientists  and public figures, the press service of Artsak MFA reports.

On behalf of the people and authorities of the Republic of Artsakh,  Permanent Representative of Artsakh to Australia Kaylar Mikaelian  welcomed the membership of the prominent Australian figures in the  expanding Circle of Friendship with Artsakh, expressing his gratitude  to them for supporting the aspirations of the people of Artsakh to  live in peace and security in their historic homeland.

The establishment of a Circle of Friendship with Artsakh in Australia  was announced during the working visit of the delegation of the  Republic of Artsakh to Australia on August 1, 2019, headed by Foreign  Minister Masis Mayilian.  Member of the National Assembly of Artsakh  David Ishkhanian was also part of the delegation. The Friendship  Circle was established with the active support of the Armenian  National Committee of Australia.

Currently, the Friendship circle has 57 members, including Australian  Federal Ministers and MPs, a State Prime Minister and members of a  State Council, political figures, scientists, intellectuals, as well  as clergymen, cultural figures and representatives of community  organizations.