U.S. DIPLOMAT THANKS PEOPLE OF ARMENIA FOR SUPPORT TO US-ARMENIAN FRIENDSHIP IN HIS NEW YEAR’S MESSAGE
Arka News Agency, Armenia
Dec 27 2006
YEREVAN, December 27. /ARKA/. U.S. Charge d’Affaires in Armenia
Anthony Godfrey thanked the people of Armenia for continuing to
support the friendship between Armenia and the United States. "I
would like to thank the people of Armenia for continuing to support
the strong friendship and close cooperation that exists between our
two countries", his New Year’s Message addressed to the people of
Armenia says, according to the U.S. Embassy.
In his words, " Through U.S. assistance programs, which have totalled
over 1.6 billion dollars since 1992, the United States is working
to strengthen democratic institutions, provide for a more stable and
secure South Caucasus, and build the economies of all three countries
of the region".
"As we look forward to 2007, it is my hope that Armenia and the United
States can work together to create a brighter future for the people
of Armenia", Godfrey said.
"2007 will be particularly significant, and my government is committed
to supporting Armenia as it works to establish itself as a thriving
democracy and a country where the benefits of economic growth are
shared broadly. The coming year will be especially important and
exciting since Armenia has the opportunity to display its commitment
to democracy by holding free and fair parliamentary elections",
Godfrey said. S.P.
New Years Message >>From U.S. Charge d’Affaires Anthony Godfrey
On this first day of the New Year, I would like to thank the people
of Armenia for continuing to support the strong friendship and close
cooperation that exists between our two countries. This has been an
important year for U.S. – Armenian relations. Through U.S. assistance
programs, which have totalled over 1.6 billion dollars since 1992,
the United States is working to strengthen democratic institutions,
provide for a more stable and secure South Caucasus, and build the
economies of all three countries of the region.
As we look forward to 2007, it is my hope that Armenia and the United
States can work together to create a brighter future for the people of
Armenia. 2007 will be particularly significant, and my government is
committed to supporting Armenia as it works to establish itself as a
thriving democracy and a country where the benefits of economic growth
are shared broadly. The coming year will be especially important and
exciting since Armenia has the opportunity to display its commitment
to democracy by holding free and fair parliamentary elections.
As we look forward to 2007, I would like to express my admiration
for the Armenian people and thank you for the warm welcome you have
continued to show my family and me during our stay in your country.
The American people, the Embassy staff and I wish you a Merry
Christmas, a Happy New Year, and all the best in 2007.
