AAA reps., U.S. Ambassador discuss to Armenia's economic development

PanARMENIAN.Net - Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern recently met with Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) Board of Trustees Chairman Hirair Hovnanian and Country Director Armina Darbinian at the Assembly's Yerevan office, reported the Assembly.

In a broad ranging discussion, Hovnanian underscored with the Ambassador the need for ongoing U.S. support for Armenia and Artsakh, and focused in particular on the importance of economic development. Reviewing the positive and deepening U.S.-Armenia relations, Hovnanian also expressed his concern about Turkey's decades-long blockade and its failure to live up to its commitment and establish normal relations with Armenia as envisaged in the Protocols signed between Armenia and Turkey in October 2009.

Hovnanian and Darbinian also conveyed the importance that Armenia and the Armenian-American community attach to U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide.

"I very much appreciate the Ambassador's readiness to work with the Armenian Assembly and other like-minded organizations, especially his receptivity for ways in which America can assist Armenia's economic development," stated Assembly Chairman Hirair Hovnanian. "This is critically important for the betterment of all Armenians," Hovnanian added.