On Firday, October 10, Hranush Hakobyan, RA Minister of Diaspora, welcomed the visit of AMAA Benefactors Charles and Doreen Bilezikian and their family, accompanied by the AMAA’s Executive Director Zaven Khanjian and Board member Jeanmarie Papelian.
The Minister praised the charitable activities of the Bilezikians in Armenia and Karabagh, especially in constructing elementary schools in Yerevan and Shushi, and renovating the second floor of Markarian Hospital in Yerevan. Hranush Hakobyan highlighted the role of the Bilezikians in rebuilding the motherland and spoke with them about the future projects of the Ministry.
Taking into consideration the unique philanthropic activities of Bilezikians for the advancement of educational and cultural projects in Armenia, the Minister awarded Mr. Charles Bilezikian with the Ministry’s “Boghos Nubar” Medal of Honor, and presented a framed Armenian rug to Mrs. Doreen Bilezikian.
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