STEPANAKERT.- President of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan handed in diplomas on Friday to a group of Artsakh State University students who have shown excellence.  

In his speech, President Sahakyan noted the importance of higher education for the Republic underlining that such a state is built where knowledge, educated and well-rounded person should have a crucial role.

President Sahakyan noted that solemn ceremony of handing in diplomas to the best graduates was held for the first time and would become a good tradition.

Premier Ara Harutunyan and other officials were present at the event.