Next year to afford opportunities to discuss progress in  Yerevan-Washington relations - US ambassador to Armenia 

ArmInfo.Yerevan highly appreciates the support that Washington provides to the development of the Armenian economy. RA President Vahagn Khachaturian stated this yesterday when visiting the American Embassy on the eve of US Independence Day.


President Vahagn Khachaturyan congratulated Ambassador Kvien, the U.S. Embassy staff, and all Americans on the occasion of the 248th Independence Day of the United States. 


The Ambassador thanked the president for his warm wishes, and reaffirmed support for our shared democratic values and the strong partnership between our nations.

The President, as reported by the press service of the head of state, attached particular importance to the assistance provided by the United States to the process of democratic reforms in Armenia. He welcomed the decision taken a few days ago to establish strategic partnership relations between the two states. "I think the United States will continue its responsible mission, which is designed to defend democracy and spread democratic values," Khachaturian noted.


US Ambassador Kvien,, in turn, noted that enormous progress has been made in bilateral relations between Armenia and the United States in recent years. "You have contributed and actively participated in all of this, including your very important recent visit to California and the west coast of the United States. I would like to thank you, the government of RA and the people of Armenia for deepening our relations," said Christina Queen, expressing hope that next year there will be an opportunity to talk about more progress.