YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 17, ARMENPRESS: Justice Minister of Armenia Hovhannes Manukyan received Sheriff of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Peter Koutoujian, who is of Armenian ancestry.

The Minister noted that he is glad to welcome his compatriot, who has a high reputation in his country and is a good partner for Armenia, Justice Ministry of Armenia told Armenpress.

Hovhannes Manukyan drew Sheriff’s attention to the circumstance that the two Armenian states and Diaspora make a trilogy and stressed that we should make use of that power in favor of Armenia.

Peter Koutoujian, referring to his working activity, stated that he has carried out much work in the spheres of executions, family violence and social integration of prisoners.

The parties discussed the prospects of cooperation and touched upon the experience of America in the corresponding spheres.