Meeting with the Faculty of Shushi Technological University

On June 3, at the initiative of His Grace Bishop Vrtanes Abrahamyan, Primate of the Diocese of Artsakh, and with the participation of members of the Diocesan Council, a meeting was held with the faculty of Shushi Technological University (STU), led by Rector Nver Mikayelyan.

Welcoming the attendees, His Grace began his remarks with the Lord’s Prayer, emphasizing that the Church has always stood by the Armenian statehood and continues to consider its mission to be the unification of compatriots, with a view to their eventual return to Artsakh. During the meeting, the participants discussed the current challenges faced by Shushi Technological University and other universities of Artsakh in the aftermath of the forced displacement. They also explored possibilities for future cooperation on various projects, ongoing and planned initiatives for the preservation of Artsakh’s historical and cultural heritage, as well as a number of other pressing issues. Both sides highlighted the importance of continuing such meetings in the future. At the conclusion of the meeting, Bishop Vrtanes Abrahamyan called on everyone to persist in their efforts for the sake of returning home and preserving the homeland. The gathering ended with the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer and the Bishop’s blessing.