PRESIDENT SARGSYAN RECEIVES US STATE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE
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16.05.2008 10:50
President Serzh Sargsyan received Tom Adams, Coordinator of the
US assistance to the countries of Europe and Eurasia at the State
Department, President’s Press Office reported.
The President of Armenia stressed the importance of strengthening
relations with the United States incorporating them in the context
of economic development, strengthening of democracy and regional
stability.
The two sides spoke about the post-election situation in Armenia
and stemming issues. They also spoke about the future activities
of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Tom Adams noted that the
American side has some apprehensions regarding possible changes in
the indicators which serve the base for this program.
Noting that program-supported projects have been designed by the
Government and are mainly directed toward the reduction of poverty
and leveling down the uneven development of the city and rural areas,
President Sargsyan said that we wish to continue our cooperation with
the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
Speaking about the economic and political indicators, which define the
eligibility for the program, Serzh Sargsyan said that regarding the
economic indicators there are no setbacks. Tom Adams agreed, noting
that macroeconomic indicators have been good indeed and continue to
remain as such.
The parties discussed the political indicators and current political
processes. The President of Armenia stressed the importance of
assessing the situation accurately. Tom Adams underlined the necessity
of conducting in-depth analyses regarding the indiscretions which
took place during the elections and post-election events.
Addressing the President of Armenia, the high-level American
official said, "The Administration of the United States want you to
succeed. Washington has high expectations regarding your performance
and we are confident that you can be a strong leader who will undertake
significant steps to move the country forward."