HOAGLAND IS BUSH’S NOMINEE

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[06:14 pm] 10 July, 2007

Ambassador Rudolf V. Perina arrived in Yerevan and assumed the duties
of Charge d’Affaires a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan as of July
10. Ambassador Perina’s extensive knowledge and experience in Armenia,
and well-established personal and professional relationships with
senior Armenian leaders, will be a great help in sustaining continuity
in our important bilateral relationship with Armenia.

This will not be a long-term assignment, and it does not alter the need
for a permanent U.S. ambassador in Armenia. Ambassador Richard Hoagland
remains President Bush’s nominee for the position of Ambassador to
the Republic of Armenia.