Gyumri mayor receives Zareh Sinanyan mayor of Glendale, California. At the beginning of the meeting hosted by NA deputy Arman Sahakyan as well, the mayor Samvel Balasanyan welcomed the high rank guests for their trip to Gyumri and hoped that it will boost the deepening of relationships between Gyumri and Glendale.
In his reply speech Glendale mayor thanked for the warm welcome and mentioned that he is happy to be in Armenia’s northern capital and marked the fact that he personally highly estimates Gyumri’s role and purpose in the life of Armenia. 

Gyumri mayor Samvel Balasanyan took part in “Gyumri accounting registration” office opening ceremony on June 14, 2014, which provides jobs for over dozens of specialists, the number of which will increase in the future.  

 Gyumri mayor Samvel Balasanyan toured around the city to check the working procedures of the street renovations and repair works. In particular, the mayor visited the Baghramyan street and the area of the newly built football academy. Samvel Balasanyan was introduced with the undergoing works, talked to the builders and the citizens by assuring them that improving the street conditions of different districts is one of priorities of the municipality.