On June 5, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation on possible ways to eliminate the consequences of heavy hail in the Askeran and Martakert provinces.

Heads of the Askeran and Martakert regional administrations and concerned structures delivered corresponding reports.

President Sahakyan gave a positive assessment to work carried out in the regions to eliminate the consequences of the hail, stressing the need to maintain the existing pace of activities. He instructed to summarize the size of damage and take necessary measures for supporting citizens affected by the natural disaster in the shortest possible time framework.

Chairman of the National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan, Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan and other officials partook in the consultation, Central Information Department at NKR President's Office reported.