YEREVAN. - Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) president Bako Sahakyan participated in first sitting of Governmental committee for coordination of 100th anniversary commemoration events of Armenian Genocide, leaded by Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan.

Bako Sahakyan emphasized the huge importance of forthcoming event for Armenia, Artsakh, and Diaspora as well as for international community. He marked that Artsakh will provide every possible assistance for due design and implementation of the events.

Catholicos of all Armenians Karekin II, top political figures of Armenia and Artsakh, as well as Diaspora representatives were present at the meeting, informs presidential press service.