Lilit Makunts, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, met with Jerry Dyer, Mayor of Fresno, USA, and Diaspora Armenian figure Berj Apkarian.

Lilit Makunts welcomed their visit to Armenia and highlighted Fresno's role in the life of the Armenian community in the United States. In particular, the Chief of Staff noted that a large Armenian community has resided in the city for many years and that the necessary conditions for the preservation of Armenian identity have been established there.

Jerry Dyer expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality and noted that Fresno's Armenian community holds a unique place in the city's development. During the meeting, the sides exchanged views on topics related to Armenia-US strategic relations and their further development.