YEREVAN, AUGUST 24, ARMENPRESS. Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan participated in a festive event in Shushi city organized by the "Yerkrapah" Volunteers Union within the frameworks of the homeland defenders' traditional pilgrimage on August 24.

As “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of Artsakh Republic President’s Office,  President Sahakyan highlighted such initiatives considering it pivotal for the patriotic upbringing of the younger generation and strengthening the inter-Armenian ties.

Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, chairman of the "Yerkrapah" Volunteers Union Manvel Grigoryan and other officials took part in the event.