On 12 May Artsakh Republic, President Bako Sahakyan visited the Hadrout region and partook in the Aknaghbyour village at a solemn opening ceremony of a monument commemorating perished freedom fighters.
The Head of the State acknowledged building such monuments, pointing out that they would become unique pilgrimage centers for the coming generations.
For courage and bravery shown during the defense of the Homeland and in connection with the Victory Day, the 25th anniversary of the Nagorno Karabagh Republic Defense Army and Liberation of Shoushi President Sahakyan handed in high state awards to a group of freedom fighters.
Premier Arayik Haroutyunyan and other high-ranking officials partook at the event.
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