On November 22, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan visited the city of Montebello and met members of the city council headed by Mayor William Molinari.

In his speech, President Sahakyan emphasized the importance of bilateral relations further consolidated with conclusion of twin city agreement between Stepanakert and Montebello.

He also expressed his appreciation for the resolute stance of the city’s authorities towards Armenian Genocide recognition.

Mayor Molinari, in his turn, expressed readiness to deepen relations with Artsakh.

Later, President Sahakyan visited Armenian center of Montebello and met representatives of the local Armenian community.

Bako Sahakyan gave high assessment to the role of the Armenian community in cementing relations with the Diaspora and assisting Artsakh.

Primate of the Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, consular general of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles Grigor Hovhannisyan, head of the Central information department of the Artsakh Republic President’s Office Davit Babayan, NKR permanent representative to the USA Robert Avetisyan, chairman of the Artsakh Public TV and Radio company’s board Norek Gasparyan and other officials attended the meetings, Central Information Department at Artsakh Republic President’s Office reported.