September 13 Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Tatul Margarian met with Overseas Private Investment Corporation head Ross Connell, RA MFA press service reported. During the meeting Tatul Margarian noted that thanks to the economic reforms carried out in Armenia the republic occupies a leading position among the countries of transitional period and the Armenian economic field is favorable for foreign investments. In his turn Mr. Connel expressed readiness of the Corporation to encourage the investments of the American businessmen in the Armenian economy. To note, the most serious program implemented by the Corporation in Armenia is the financing of Marriott-Armenia Hotel.