Yervan Mayor Taron Margaryan met with representatives of Soka Gakkai International (SKI) Japan-based Nichiren Buddhist lay association, which claims 12 million members in 192 countries and territories. Association president Daisaku Ikeda is a founder of several educational, cultural and peace research institutions.

The guests arrived in the Armenian capital on the invitation of Artists’ Union to present Daisaku Ikeda’s photo exhibit.

At the meeting, Yerevan Mayor stressed the high level of Armenia-Japan cooperation, praising the association activities. Mr Markaryan expressed readiness to cooperate with SKI in implementation of new projects.

A representative of Soka Gakkai International, in turn, briefed the Mayor on the association’s mission, noting the exhibit in Yerevan to be a chance to further promote bilateral ties.