STEPANAKERT. – President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan sent a condolence letter to the family of Armenian National Hero Kirk Kerkorian.

The letter runs as follows:

“Artsakh and the whole Armenian people experienced severe pain having heard the grave news about the death of Kirk Kerkorian.

Kirk Kerkorian was an outstanding person. His life was full of hardship and difficulties, which he overcame due to his painstaking work, unshakeable will and optimism. He became world famous, and the Armenian nation is so proud of him.

Kirk Kerkorian had a substantial input in developing and strengthening our independent statehood, solving issues of pan-Armenian significance. Numerous strategically important programs were implemented in Armenia and Artsakh with his immediate assistance, programs that have had a tangible impact on improving socioeconomic situation in the homeland.

Kirk Kerkorian's patriotic activity was highly estimated by the Armenian people and he occupied his worthy place among the national philanthropists.

On behalf of the Artsakh people, authorities and myself personally I express my condolences and support to the family of Kirk Kerkorian, his relatives and friends in connection with this irretrievable loss. The memory of the nation’s deserved son will always remain bright in our hearts”.