TINA KAIDANOW: ARMENIA AN IMPORTANT PARTNER FOR THE UNITED STATES IN A NUMBER OF AREAS

Panorama.am
14/05/2010

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs
Tina Kaidanow met with President Serzh Sargsian, senior officials of
the Government of Armenia, and civil society representatives during
a visit to Armenia on May 14.

According to the press office of the US Embassy in Armenia, during
the visit T. Kaidanow discussed U.S.-Armenian bilateral relations,
regional issues, the economic situation, democracy and human rights.

"Armenia has been an important partner for the United States in areas
ranging from nuclear security to peacekeeping in Kosovo, Afghanistan
and Iraq, " Deputy Assistant Secretary of State stated.

"We look forward to continuing our partnership with Armenia in
establishing regional stability, promoting economic development,
implementing structural reform, and accelerating the process of
democratization."

Ambassador Kaidanow is the State Department official directly
responsible for relations with Armenia and other Caucasus countries.