ArmInfo. On March 18, the President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the Armenian churches of St. Mary and the Holy Cross in Washington, attended the Holy Liturgy, met with a group of representatives of the parish council and the local Armenian community.
As the press service of the head of the Artsakh state reports, issues related to the development of the republic, ties between Artsakh and the Diaspora and a number of other spheres were touched on in a warm and immediate atmosphere.
President Sahakyan noted the important role and importance of the Armenian community of Washington in the Diaspora, expressing gratitude for the constant assistance to Artsakh. A day earlier, Bako Sahakyan participated in a community reception in honor of the delegation of the Republic of Artsakh. In his welcoming speech, he noted that the Armenian community of America is doing a lot of work aimed at developing the ties between Artsakh and Armenia and the United States of America, adding that with her direct participation in Artsakh many strategic socio-economic and humanitarian programs have been implemented for many years .
"The Armenian community of America and our American friends are actively involved in the international recognition of Artsakh, the representation of our country and the objective information about it in the United States and the outside world." All this is commendable, "President Sahakyan said in his speech.
For his services to the Republic of Artsakh, the President presented high state awards to a number of Armenian organizations and their representatives.