An official delegation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR) led by Prime Minister Ara Harutyunyan is holding meetings in the United States as part of the annual telethon to be held by the Hayastan All-Armenian Fund in Los Angeles, November 26.

The Information and Public Relations Department, NKR Government, reported that the NKR delegation arrived in Boston yesterday to take part in the opening ceremony of a fund-raising phonothon. The funds will be channeled for development programs in Shushi. The NKR Premier pointed out the importance of the event, underlining young people’s active participation, which will preserve the young generation’s patriotic spirit and national identity.

Ara Harutyunyan also held a meeting with members of the Armenian community in Outertown. The NKR Premier outlined the socio-economic situation in the NKR, pointing out the strategic importance of rehabilitation of Shushi. Ara Harutyunyan also answered questions.

The NKR Premier also met with members of the Knights of Vartan organization. He pointed out the organization’s role in developing ties with the NKR and its readiness to contribute to rehabilitation of Shushi. Participating in the meeting were Head of the Artsakh diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Pargev Martirosyan, NKR Permanent Representative in the USA Robert Avetisyan and Head of the Information Department, NKR Presidential Staff, David Babayan.