On June 19, Armenian Ambassador to Romania Hamlet Gasparyan met with Gherla Mayor Ovidiu Ioan Dragan.

The meeting was attended by Varujan Vosganian, former Minister of Economy and Commerce of Romania, as well as Armenian community representatives.

Preservation of Armenian cultural heritage in the city, as well as establishment of ties with Armenia was discussed.

The parties expressed readiness to continue negotiations in order to implement steps towards decentralized cooperation with Armenia, RA MFA press service reported.