AMAA Executive Director/CEO Visits Artsakh Republic

On May 22, Zaven Khanjian, AMAA Executive Director/CEO, visited AMAA’s Camp Bedrosian in Shushi, Artsakh, where renovations and refurbishments are underway.  The Camp is adding green spaces, opening new lanes, landscaping the playground and making renovations inside the buildings in preparation for the upcoming Camp season. After reviewing, the renovation process, Mr. Khanjian, visited AMAA’s Bilezikian Kindergarten where he met with Diana Danielyan, Director of the Kindergarten and the Senior Director of Shogh Day Care Center, housed in the Kindergarten. Mr. Khanjian reviewed the education and learning process at both the Kindergarten and the Day Care Center, praised the work and reiterated AMAA’s support of   continued improvements at the Kindergarten and Center to cope with the implemented programs.

Zaven Khanjian with the President of Artsakh Republic Parliament

Zaven Khanjian with the President of Artsakh Republic Parliament

Mr. Khanjian next visited AMAA’s Stepanakert office as well as the Baghdikian Kindergarten next to the Center. At the Baghdikian Kindergarten, the children are nourished, educated, take naps in comfortable beds and have playtime in the adjacent playground.

Zaven Khanjian at Stepanakert KG

Zaven Khanjian at Stepanakert

On May 23, Mr. Khanjian visited the Honorable Ashot Ghulyan, Speaker of Artsakh’s National Assembly. Mr. Ghulyan warmly welcomed the ED and highly commended the humanitarian mission the AMAA carries in Artsakh. Mr. Khanjian expressed his delight witnessing the continuous developments in the economic and social life of the people of Artsakh. He confirmed AMAA’s commitment to continue its humanitarian projects in improved facilities and expanded services where needed.  They also discussed the current situation on Artsakh’s Eastern border and relations with the Diaspora.
On the same day, Mr. Khanjian met with Archbishop Barkev Martirosyan, Prelate of the Diocese of Artsakh. Mr. Khanjian thanked the Archbishop for his spiritual leadership of the people of Artsakh and expressed confidence in the strengthening of the continued cordial and brotherly relations between the Armenian Apostolic and Evangelical churches.


In the evening, Mr. Khanjian, accompanied by AMAA representatives in Armenia and Artsakh, visited the President of Artsakh Republic, HE Bako Sahakyan. The President noted with satisfaction AMAA’s historic presence in Artsakh and the different educational, social, youth support and humanitarian aid programs that it implements. Mr. Khanjian reiterated AMAA’s commitment of continued and elevated support of the people of Artsakh through its various programs.

Zaven Khanjian and AMAA delegation with Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan

Zaven Khanjian and AMAA delegation with Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan

Original article in Armenian