YEREVAN, AUGUST 28, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. The Americans for Artsakh organization (AFA) has recently completed its third courses held for Artsakh government officials. The August stage which included different courses focused on negotiations and government public relations. The course which included twelve staff members from the Ministry, two from the Office of the President, two from the National Assembly, and two from the Artsakh Information Office was conducted by Artsakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was funded by the Armenian General Benevolent Union, and special assistance was provided by Mr. Karen Kostandyan, Second Secretary of Multilateral Cooperation at the Ministry and AFA's Artsakh Coordinator. According to the AFA, AFA Executive Director Sarah Ludwig with her course titled "Negotiations: Basic Concepts and Tactics" had her participation within the framework of the program.

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