On October 14, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan accompanied by high-ranking officials visited a trade fair timed to the Agriculture Worker's Day in capital Stepanakert.

On the same day, a festive event took place at the presidential residence, where Karabakh leader handed in state awards to representatives of the sector of agriculture.

In his speech Bako Sahakyan noted that agriculture had been and would always remain among the key components of the republic's socioeconomic development. According to President Sahakyan, to solve the issues existing in the sphere and ensure stable rates of development, strong will, compassionate attitude and painstaking work is a must. Bako Sahakyan stressed that the outlined programs would undoubtedly be realized with all required conditions present.

The Head of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, the speaker of National Assembly Ashot Ghoulyan, Prime Minister Ara Haroutyunyan, and other officials partook in the event, the Central Information Department at Artsakh President's Office reported.