The cooperation between the cities of Ijevan and Valence started in 1996. At that time, the city of Ijevan of Tavush region and the city of Valence of France were declared sister cities.
As a sign of many years of friendship and cooperation, on October 10, the Mayor of Valance, Nicolas Daragon, and his delegation were in Ijevan.
Greeting the governor of the region and the mayor of Ijevan, Nicolas Daragon, mentioned that after touring Ijevan, they also decided to visit the Ijevan Branch of Yerevan State University.
Emphasizing cultural cooperation, Levon Chatikyan, the founder of the Valence Song and Dance Academy, says that he has been cooperating with various conservatories and Music schools for more than ten years.
According to Valence Deputy Gevorg Rasklinyan, it is exciting to reach Ijevan and hear French at the state university.
Nicolas Daragon emphasized that they want to draw the world’s attention to the Republic of Armenia with this visit, to stand with Armenia in these difficult days, stating that France is always by the side of the Armenian people.
