PM TIGRAN SARGSYAN MET US ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF STATE
armradio.am
18.10.2008 11:28
Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan received US Assistant
Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Daniel Fried.
"We want the US-Armenian relationship to go on strengthening. New
possibilities have opened up for you: we have a new ambassador
in Armenia and we would like to use these possibilities for the
strengthening of bilateral relations. The region itself will benefit
from a powerful, sovereign and democratic Armenia," Daniel Fried said
and asked about the outcome of RA Prime Minister’s recent visit to
Washington. He also wanted to hear Tigran Sargsyan’s comments on the
financial crisis and its impact on Armenia, as well as on the ongoing
reform in our country.
The Armenian Prime Minister stated that his visit was quite successful
and encouraging. According to him, a new chapter is being written
in the history of bilateral relations, and enthusiasm is supposed to
give a new impetus to reform.
"We do have a friendly country in the person of the United States which
has assisted us a lot for the past several years. I trust that our
relations have a good outlook," Tigran Sargsyan said. He briefed the
guest on the results of those contacts had in the United States, the
prospects for bilateral and regional cooperation and the discussions
held on the financial crisis and its eventual impact on Armenia.
The US Assistant Secretary of State expressed hope that Armenia will
settle its relations with Turkey and the Karabakh conflict. Also,
he said to be hopeful that our country will succeed in completing the
ongoing reforms and addressing those problems faced up in connection
with the March 1-2 events.
At the same time, Mr. Fried emphasized the need for strengthening
democratic institutions and rule-of-law in Armenia.
In conclusion, Daniel Fried stressed once again that Armenia is
important to the United States as evidenced by the RA Prime Minister’s
successful visit to Washington.