Fresno Mayor Dyer visits Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan

Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer leads delegation to Armenian Genocide Memorial

Public Radio of ArmeniaSep 30, 20261 min readOriginal: Public Radio of Armenia

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Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer led a delegation to the Armenian Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, accompanied by members of the Fresno City Council and Perch Apkarian, Honorary Consul of Armenia in Fresno. The group was guided by Hrachya Tashchyan, Acting Director of the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute. The delegation laid flowers at the eternal flame in tribute to victims of the Armenian Genocide, then toured the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions. Mayor Dyer signed the Guest Book of Honor before receiving a photo book from the museum as a gift. The visit reflects ongoing diplomatic and cultural ties between the Fresno Armenian-American community and Armenia's institutions.

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