On July 23, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan met participants of Hakob Gyurjyan 2nd international symposium of sculptors.

Culture development in Artsakh was discussed at the meeting. President Sahakyan stressed the importance of the cultural event, which, he noted, became a tradition in the Republic.

As the President said, the event promotes preservation of humanistic values and formation of the atmosphere of mutual respect, also boosting Artsakh awareness in the countries worldwide.

Minister of culture and youth affairs Narine Aghabalyan and other officials partook in the meeting.