Armenian Masis and French Aix-en-Provence become sister cities

ArmInfo. Today, on September 26th, an agreement was signed to grant the Armenian city of Masis and the French city Aix-en-Provence the status of sister  cities.  

Based on the establishment of official diplomatic relations  between France and Armenia on February 24, 1992, as well as the warm  and friendly ties between the two communities, the parties wish to  strengthen these ties through the establishment of strong  relationships and cooperation.

They have agreed to develop the exchange of experience and implement joint projects for the benefit of local development. Particular attention will be given to  cooperation between the youth of both communities, as well as in the  areas of education, culture, economy, innovative technologies and  sports. The signatories of the agreement will also work to promote  the development of partnership and friendly relations between the  residents of the two communities.