On Feb. 6, RA Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandyan received creator and producer of the TV program “On Foreign, Desolate Paths”, President of the Pan-Armenian Geographic Association Rafael Hovhannisyan and granted him the Medal of the RA Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of the TV program’s 10^th anniversary, reports the RA MFA press office to “Hayern Aysor”,

Minister Nalbandyan congratulated Rafael Hovhannisyan on the 10^th anniversary of the TV program “On Foreign and Desolate Paths” and mentioned the importance of the program in terms of presenting Armenian cultural heritage abroad, preserving the identity of the Armenians and strengthening Armenia-Diaspora relations. Nalbandyan added that the program “On Foreign, Desolate Paths” always stands out with its high quality, professionalism and extensive content.

Expressing gratitude for the reception and the token of appreciation of his efforts, Rafael Hovhannisyan underlined the fact that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Armenia’s diplomatic representations have always provided support to the crew of the TV program “On Foreign, Desolate Paths” throughout the programs’ existence.