U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Josh Huck emphasized Armenia’s leading role in regional diplomacy following a meeting with Ruben Rubinyan, Vice President of the National Assembly and Armenia's special envoy for normalization with Turkey.

“It is encouraging to see Armenia's leading role in regional diplomacy. I had a productive discussion with Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and special envoy for Armenia-Turkey normalization Ruben Rubinyan on Armenia’s efforts to normalize relations with Turkey,” Huck stated in a message published by the U.S. Embassy in Armenia.

The American diplomat has since traveled to Azerbaijan, where he will continue bilateral consultations with government officials.