President Vahagn Khachaturyan met with Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri

As part of his working visit to the Republic of Italy, President Vahagn Khachaturyan met with the Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri.

Welcoming the President, the Mayor noted, "It is a great honor for me to receive you in Rome. Armenia is a country that shares an ancient history with Rome, and today it is a great pleasure to have this opportunity to talk with you about the development of our relations. Armenia is a friendly country and your visit can become an impetus for further deepening of our cooperation."

Expressing his gratitude for the reception, President Vahagn Khachaturyan noted, "I am delighted to be in Rome today and meet with you. I have a special attitude towards the local authorities and I understand very well the complexity and responsibility of your work. I am also sure that it is a great honor for Mr. Mayor to be the head of a city such as Rome. You have a great and responsible mission to preserve, protect and pass on the verve and spirit of Rome to generations."

During the meeting, the sides discussed the issues on the agenda of further deepening of Armenian-Italian cultural ties. President Khachaturyan underscored that it is paramount for Yerevan and Armenia to familiarize with the Italian practice and best traditions of preservation and restoration of historical and cultural heritage and archaeological sites in scope of which there are wide opportunities for contacts.

During the discussion, ideas were also exchanged regarding the possibility of holding mutual cultural events and exhibitions in Yerevan and Rome and taking steps in that direction.