Senators from Los Angeles, Glendale, and Burbank, as well as experts in the newest technology from the United States, were in Gyumri, as well as the mayor of Glendale, Zareh Sinanyan. The framework of their interest was regarding the field of the newest technologies, where it is also possible to have effective collaboration.
They went to the “Tumo” center in Gyumri, and then they met with the Shirak governor Karen Sarukhanyan and the deputy governors. They also visited mayor of Gyumri Samvel Balasanyan.
The mayor of Gyumri, speaking about advancing tourism and deepening collaboration with its sister city, Glendale, made an interesting announcement. He said that it is possible for there to be direct flights to California, where many Armenians live, from the Shirak airport in the near future.
“I have been told that there is interest in carrying out flights from Los Angeles to Gyumri and that such a thing is possible. We have “Taro Aviation” here who is possibly making negotiations. We will see. If that happens, it won’t only be good for Gyumri, but for all of Armenia,” Samvel Balasanyan said.
The mayor of Gyumri also stated that the Shirak airport can also handle heavy aircraft. Approximately 36,000 tourists visited Gyumri this year, and if the north-south road is constructed, then Gyumri will have about 50,000 tourists.
Nune Arevshatyan
