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YEREVAN, JUNE 7, ARMENPRESS: Memorandum of Cooperation was signed today at RA Government between the Armenian Kotayk marz and the Italian province of Milan. Kotayk Governor Kovalenko Shahgaldyan and President of Milan’s Provincial Council Bruno Dapei signed the document, directed to the cooperation in the economic and humanitarian spheres.
An official from the PR office of RA Territorial Administration Ministry told Armenpress that Armenian vice Prime Minister, Territorial Administration Minister Armen Gevorgyan received the delegation of Milan’s Provincial Council. He welcomed the visit of the guests and mentioned that Armenia is interested in a stronger, decentralized cooperation with Italy. As to the collaboration between Kotayk marz and the province of Milan, Armen Gevorgyan said he considers the sphere of tourism to be prospective and the Italian model for development of small and middle-sized entrepreneurship- useful for Armenia.
Mr. Bruno Dapei informed that the Italian delegation is comprised of representatives of all the political forces of Milan’s Provincial Council. He added that the decision on the visit to Armenia was passed unanimously. During the last two days, the delegation got acquainted with the possibilities of Kotayk marz. Mr. Dapei presented the economic opportunities of the province of Milan and said it is one of the most developed provinces in Italy. He added that Milan is known for its great productive potential.
The two sides also mentioned that the Armenian community, which plays an important role in the life of the province, promotes the establishment of bilateral strong relations. The province of Milan has already recognized and condemned the historical fact of the Armenian Genocide. Mr. Bruno Dapei has a great investment in that process.