YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER1, ARMENPRESS. On September 1, President Serzh Sargsyan sent a telegram of condolence to the Hovnanyans family on the occasion of the decease of the prominent Armenian benefactor Vahagn Hovnanian.

“It was with deep sorrow that I learned about the decease of the prominent Armenian benefactor, public figure Vahagn Hovnanian.

The entire life of Vahagn Hovnanian is an example of a tough fate of an Armenian but also an example of overcoming difficulties, reaching phenomenal achievements and allotting their fruits to the motherland and the native people.

I express my heartfelt condolences to you, your relatives and friends on the decease of the patriot Armenian”, as “Armenpress” was informed, reads the telegram of condolence of the President of the Republic of Armenia.