US Department of State Under Secretary Zeya to visit Armenia

US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Armenia and Georgia on July 9-17

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YEREVAN, July 10. /ARKA/. The US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Armenia and Georgia on July 9-17, the US Department of State announced on Wednesday.

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Zeya will visit the two South Caucasian countries to engage on democratic governance and anti-corruption; media freedom and freedom of expression; and inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups, the Department of State stated in a media note.

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In Armenia, Under Secretary Zeya will meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives on strengthening the US-Armenia partnership and advancing Armenia’s democratic gains on rule of law, anti-corruption, and judicial reform.nbsp;

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She will visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1915 genocide.nbsp;

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Under Secretary Zeya will also engage UN and other international bodies in Armenia supporting members of vulnerable and marginalized groups.nbsp; Additionally, the Under Secretary will visit Haghpat Monastery to promote respect for religious freedom and support cultural preservation.

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