On October 29, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation led by Mayor of Montreal Gérald Tremblay.

The RA Government’s press service informed NEWS.am that the Armenian Premier made a high appraisal of Yerevan-Montreal friendly relations.

Mr. Gérald Tremblay pointed out the Armenian community’s contribution to Armenian-Canadian cooperation.

The sides discussed numerous issues of mutual interest, highlighting the adoption of the Montreal City Council’s experience in refuse collection, snow clearance and transport communication, as well as the creation of an environment protection center in Yerevan with the Montreal City Council’s assistance. Among other areas of cooperation are faith and cultural tourism programs.

The sides welcomed the planned organization of the 31st conference of the International Organization of the Francophonie in Yerevan. In 2011. The sides reached an agreement under which the Montreal Mayor is to deliver a speech in Yerevan during the conference.