Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan met today in Stepanakert with local business owners to discuss the shortage of various products resulting from the ongoing closure of Lachin Corridor.

"I know that you work in difficult conditions and have to find solutions to various issues. I look forward to hearing your opinions and suggestions that will help us make better decisions. I must say without exaggeration that we are in a rather difficult situation. But we, the government, and the people, must go down this road together,” Vardanyan told the attendees.

Vardanyan said the government would issue certain restrictions regarding public events and celebrations given the food shortages and the need to save electricity.