Yerevan And Los Angeles To Become Sister Cities

Yerevan, August 19, Noyan Tapan The members of the RA National Assembly Armenian-US Friendship Group met on August 19 with Eric Garchetti, a member of Los Angeles city council. According to the RA NA PR Department, he arrived in Armenia with the initiative to declare Yerevan and Los Angeles sister cities.
It is envisaged to sign an agreement about it after holding discussions in Yerevan. The Armenian parliamentarians accepted this proposal with satisfaction, taking into account that the Armenian community of Los Angeles is the third largest one after those in Armenia and Russia. Head of the Friendship Group Levon Mkrtchian said that it will provide a good occasion to develop the relations between the two communities and strengthen cultural and scientific links.
According to the RA MFA Press and Information Department, on the same day, Eric Garchetti was received by RA Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosian. During the meeting, E. Garchetti emphasized the important role that Armenians play in the cultural, economic and social life of Los Angeles. He expressed confidence that the development of links between Yerevan and Los Angeles will further promote cooperation between the two countries.
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