The first meeting of the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) State Council for the Protection of Cultural Heritage of the Occupied Territories of Artsakh was held Monday; it was chaired by Artsakh Minister State Artak Beglaryan.

The Artsakh government informs Armenian News-NEWS.am that this state council was established by the decree of the Artsakh President.

The Minister of State stressed that this council is expected to work extensively and systematically, aiming to use the potential of all capable circles for the achievement of the set goals.

At the meeting, the action plan of this state council was adopted, and its separate directions of work were determined.