STEPANAKERT. - Nagorno-Karabakh Republic (NKR), or Artsakh, President Bako Sahakyan sent a congratulatory letter to renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, President of Hovnanian International Ltd., Vahakn Hovnanian.

“Dear Mr. Hovnanian: I cordially congratulate you on a glorious jubilee: your 80th birth anniversary. Your tireless activities toward development and prosperity of the Motherland, wellbeing of the local people, and development of the national culture and education are highly appreciated in Artsakh.

You have a great contribution in the preservation of the Armenian national identity and Armenian language, and in strengthening faith in the [Armenian] Diaspora. I am confident that your patriotic image will be an encouraging and a bright example for many generations.

I congratulate you once again, and wish peace, sound health, long life, strength, and vital energy. May all your patriotic plans and undertakings succeed for the glory of our Homeland and nation!”, the letter runs, Office of NKR President informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.