DECISION ON FREEZING MCA IN ARMENIA MAY BE RECONSIDERED
PanARMENIAN.Net
28.03.2008 14:57 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Owing to the recent events in Armenia and faults
in implementation of democratic programs, the Millennium Challenge
Corporation administration expresses concern and questions further
cooperation with the Armenian government, U.S. charge d’affairs Joseph
Pennington in Armenia told a news conference.
"Concerns emerged before the March 1 and 2 events," he said, adding
that the Millennium Challenge Account is implemented proceeding from
the index of democracy and economy development.
"Suspending the program, the Corporation doesn’t aim to punish or
threaten the Armenian government but to encourage democratic programs,"
he said. "The MCC has not taken a final decision yet. So, in case the
RA government takes positive steps, the MCC can reconsider its plans."