GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS – On April 18, 2023, the Granite City City Council issued a proclamation establishing a Friendship City between Granite City, Illinois, and Ashan, Republic of Artsakh.
This proclamation, spearheaded by Granite City Mayor Parkinson, sets the foundation for long-term cooperation between the two cities and provides opportunities to “engage in critical exchange of ideas to further Ashan’s support of economic stability, cultural preservation, and strong social ties in Artsakh,” as outlined in the proclamation.