22.661.371 USD is donated during Telethon 2013

Nearly 22.661.371 USD has been collected during the Telethon 2013. The Telethon is being held for the 16th times and has headline “En Route Artsakh”. 

This time the gathered monet will be provided for Vardenis-Martakert Highway. Vardenis-Martakert Highway, strategically linking Artsakh to Armenia from the North has a critical importance for both countries. It is the missing link to fully integrate Armenia’s and Artsakh’s highway systems and connect Artsakh to Armenia’s and subsequently, Europe’s railway system. The economic development spurred by the highway has the potential to double Artsakh’s GDP by 2020. The highway seriously stimulates creation of jobs in agriculture, manufacturing, tourism and trade.

This is a great project for the whole Armenia, as Artsakh will be connected with Mother Armenia with one more important and comfortable highway.