Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received US Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma.
The Prime Minister emphasized the consistent development of Armenia-US strategic dialogue and the deepening of multi-sectoral cooperation. Nikol Pashinyan noted that Mr. Verma’s visit would contribute to the agenda issues of bilateral relations, programs aimed at strengthening democracy and economic empowerment, and expanding ties at the local self-government level.
Richard Verma emphasized the US’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with Armenia in various directions, including between local bodies and communities, the economy, education, and other fields.
At the meeting, the interlocutors discussed issues related to implementing the agreements reached at the Armenia-EU-USA high-level meeting held in Brussels on April 5 of this year.
Thoughts were exchanged on the discussions on the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty, the border demarcation process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the “Crossroads of Peace” project, and the implementation of the recently approved government-approved housing program for people forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh. Regarding the latter, Prime Minister Pashinyan emphasized the support of international partners.
