On June 17, the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, had a meeting with Richard Verma, the former US Ambassador to Armenia. They discussed various issues related to governance and reforms. This meeting was significant as it marked the first official visit of Armenian officials to the United States since the establishment of the new Armenian government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia made this announcement.

During the meeting, the representatives talked about expanding bilateral cooperation between Armenia and the United States, particularly in defense policy and regional developments. They emphasized their commitment to strengthening cooperation and working towards enhancing the level of military partnership. It was seen as a positive step in achieving tangible results and continuing discussions.

In response, Richard Verma highlighted the importance of military cooperation between the United States and Armenia. He expressed the United States’ interest in establishing a solid foundation for both countries through discussions on security issues. He also mentioned the potential for expanding cooperation in fields such as trade, investment, and tourism, with the aim of taking the partnership to a new level.

The representatives also discussed Armenian-American cooperation in the context of regional security. Prime Minister Pashinyan stressed the significance of the agreement on the regulation of relations signed between Armenia’s provinces and cities and those of the United States. They also mentioned the successful progress in implementing reforms in Armenia’s governance and legislation. Additionally, they explored opportunities for further economic and transport cooperation, as well as the potential presented by the “Road to Peace” initiative, which aims to strengthen cultural and tourism ties between Armenia and the United States.

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