Armenia values U.S. commitment to developing bilateral ties: PMMay 18, 2018 - 18:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia welcomes the United States’ commitment and readiness to give a new impetus to bilateral cooperation, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a meeting with U.S. ambassador to Armenia Richard M. Mills on Friday, May 18. “The Armenian government is interested in and attaches great importance to the partnership with the American side and a possible assistance in the advancement of democracy, fight against corruption, protection of human rights and other areas,” Pashinyan said. “We are full of energy to reach our goals and concrete results, given the positive atmosphere in the country.” Mills congratulated Pashinyan on his election as Armenia’s new PM, conveying the U.S. government’s readiness to assist Armenia in its bid to implement all the reforms. “The United States Government is committed to promoting democracy, human rights, transparency, and accountability in the process of achieving these goals which will improve Armenia’s business environment and make the country more attractive for American investors,” the ambassador said. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his readiness to work with Armenia on a host of areas of mutual interest in a message he sent to newly-elected Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. "I look forward to working with you on the many areas of mutual interest for our two countries, including strengthening trade ties, democratic institutions, and regional security," Trump said. "Progress on fighting corruption, bringing all political parties together, and peacefully solving the Nagorno Karabakh conflict will help these efforts and ensure Armenia’s bright future.” Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |