Yerevan, Tehran become sister cities

Yerevan and Tehran have become sister cities.

The respective agreement was signed by the two cities' mayors Hrachya Sargsyan and Alireza Zakani in Iran, the head of the Yerevan municipality said on social media, Sputnik Armenia reports.

Sargsyan thanked Zakani for the warm welcome and noted that this cooperation will be the basis for new interaction.

The delegation led by Yerevan Mayor Hrachya Sargsyan is on a three-day visit to Iran. During the visit, Sargsyan will also hold a meeting with Mostafa Chamran, the chairman of Tehran City Council. The delegation representatives will visit a number of urban management structures.