Monday, 29 September 2008
By RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan's decision, for meritorious patriotic and charitable activity, philanthropist Julian Hovsepyan has been awarded RA Prime Minister's commemorative medal. The Armenian philanthropist received the decoration from the Prime Minister himself during a meeting held at the office of the government. Tigran Sargsyan thanked Mr. Hovsepyan for his efforts aimed at continuing the best traditions of Armenian philanthropists in terms of developing culture in homeland as much as possible and evoked Julian Hovsepyan's valuable gift to Armenia's National Gallery. The head of the Armenian government emphasized that such a vision of culture is an evidence of our people's best qualities.
Having expressed his gratitude for appreciation and the award, philanthropist Julian Hovsepyan mentioned that he was going to donate a few more paintings from his rich collection to the National Gallery of Armenia.