ARMENIAN FM THANKS CLINTON FOR 20-YEAR-LONG US ASSISTANCE
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June 04, 2012 | 21:36
YEREVAN.- Twenty years of diplomatic relations between Armenia and
U.S. serve as a good basis for further development of negotiations,
strengthening and expanding the partnership, Armenian FM Edward
Nalbandian said during joint press conference with Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton in Yerevan.
According to Nalbandian, the previous visit of Secretary Clinton
in Armenia on July 4, 2010, coincided with the U.S. Independence
Day and this year is marked by the 20th anniversary of Armenia-US
diplomatic relations.
“Coincidence attaches positive symbolism to bilateral relations.
Moreover, between the previous and present visits we met several
times on the margins of different international forums,” Nalbandian
said adding that this visit speaks about Washington’s exceptional
attitude towards the region.
Speaking about warm Armenia-US relations, Nalbandian underscored
important role of the Armenian community in U.S. and thanked Hillary
Clinton for personal contribution to strengthening bilateral ties. He
gave appraisal of Armenia-US cooperation in the struggle against
international terrorism within peacekeeping missions aimed to protect
peace and strengthen security.
Foreign Minister expressed gratitude to Secretary Clinton for
assistance to development of democratic institutions in Armenia and
for exceptional contribution to normalization of the Armenian-Turkish
relations.
Nalbandian pointed out U.S. efforts as a co-chairing state of the
OSCE Minsk Group on settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
From: A. Papazian