President Sahakyan familiarized himself with the carpet weaving factory and its work, stressing the importance of developing the field both from the viewpoints of boosting the economy and introducing Artsakh culture to the world.

Bako Sahakyan subsequently visited construction sites of apartment buildings, industrial college and Shushi branch of the Armenian National Agrarian University and inspected on site activities carried out there. He described reviving Shushi’s forfeit fame as an educational, spiritual and cultural center as a strategic goal.

Vice-premier Arthur Aghabekyan and other officials accompanied the President during the visit, Central Information Department at NKR President's Office reported.