NKR PRESIDENT HELD MEETINGS IN THE U. S.
DeFacto Agency, Armenia
Nov 9 2006
The Nagorno-Karabakh Republic President Arkady Ghoukassian, who is
in the U. S. on an official visit to prepare an annual TV marathon
to be held in Los Angeles November 23 under the aegis of Hayastan
All-Armenian Fund, met with the Armenian General Benevolent Union
(AGBU) President Berge Setrakian.
According to the information DE FACTO received at the NKR President’s
administration, the interlocutors had discussed a number of issues
referring to the AGBU programs and cooperation outlooks being
implemented in the Nagorno-Karabakh. Berge Setrakian stated the Union
would go on expanding the programs aimed at the Karabakh villages’
restoration and various cultural and education programs’ financing.
Arkady Ghoukassian also met with the leadership and members of the
U. S. Eastern coast Union of Armenian Jewelers. Having presented the
situation in the NKR, the President mentioned considerable success
achieved in the Republic’s post-war restoration and the development
of economy. Arkady Ghoukassian underscored the Armenian Diaspora’s
important contribution to the process.
In the course of the meetings the NKR President urged those present to
actively participate in the forthcoming marathon. The funds received
will be targeted at the restoration of the infrastructure of the
Republic’s Hadrut region.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
