Joe Biden addresses letter to Pashinyan and promises support in overcoming humanitarian consequences in Artsakh
ArmInfo.The Administrator of the US International Development Agency, Samantha Power, conveyed
the letter of US President Joe Biden to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
As the press service of the RA PM reports, the letter reads,
"His Exellency
Nikol Pashinyan,
Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia,
Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
I send my best wishes to you and the people of Armenia as you
celebrate your Independence Day. This year, as we mark this proud
occasion, we are also mourning the recent loss of life of ethnic
Armenians in Nagorno Karabakh. I have asked Samantha Power, a key
member of my cabinet, to personally coney to you the strong support
of the United States and my Administration for Armenia's pusuit of a
dignified and durable regional peace that maintains your sovereignty,
independence, territorial integrity, and democracy.
Armenia has demonstrated its commitment to that purpose by engaging
in peace talks with Azerbaijan as well as implementing critical
economic reforms, improving government acountability and
strengthening democratic institutions. I assure you that the United
States will continue to stand besides Armenia as you work to
strengthen the democracy at home and seek stability in your
neighborhood.
The United States is committed to work with your government and
addressing humanitarian needs emerging from the latest violence,
which Administrator Power will discuss with you in depth. We will
also continue to strengthen our cooperation on energy
diversification, resilience, snd security, as demonstrated by our
recent military excercises.
Armenia's rich history has inspired nations and people everywhere to
strive for liberty and justice. And the Armenian-American community
continues to be a source of strength in my own country. In the year
ahead, I hope to continue to further deepen and strengthen the bonds
between our nations - and our people".