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  • 8 years ago
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[Press] From the US Embassy. press release

US Deputy Deputy Secretary of State Bridget Brink visits Armenia US Deputy Deputy Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Bridget Brink arrived in Armenia on May 27-28 to hold meetings with the new government and civil society. During his first meeting with Prime Minister Pashinyan, Mr. Brink congratulated him on his election to that position and the peaceful transfer of power. He welcomed the Prime Minister's commitment to fighting corruption and offered continued US support in anti-corruption efforts. Deputy Secretary of State Brink held a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan a variety of relationship issues. He stressed that the United States is committed to working with the new government to strengthen bilateral ties and attract additional American investment to Armenia. Mr. Brink noted that the Armenian-American intergovernmental working group can be a platform to ensure real changes in the mutual advancement of goals. Mr. Brink noted that the United States, as co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, will continue to support the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and will actively work with the parties to find a peaceful solution within the framework of the Minsk Group process. direction. Deputy Secretary of State Brink also met with RA President Armen Sarkissian, praising his efforts to promote a peaceful resolution of the recent protests. Mr. Brink emphasized that the United States will continue to cooperate with the Armenian government on programs that create economic opportunities for the people of Armenia, strengthen democratic institutions, and improve living standards. "Every time I come to Armenia with pleasure, and during this visit it stood out again with its most influential and important resource - its people. I am encouraged by the spirit of the Armenian people and Korov, and I am especially impressed by you, the young leaders of Armenia, who strive to build a bright future for their country with such great dedication and diligence," said Mr. Brink during the meeting with the young leaders. Deputy Secretary of State Brink sent his congratulations to the government and people of Armenia on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the 1st Republic. [usa 25 logo without text]


DAS Brink Visits Armenia_ARM_ENG_May 2018.doc
DAS Brink Visits Armenia_ARM_ENG_May 2018.doc

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