PanARMENIAN.Net – Deputy parliament speaker, head of the Armenia–U.S. friendship group Arpine Hovhannisyan on Friday, July 21 discussed bilateral ties with U.S. ambassador to Armenia Richard M. Mills.

At the meeting, Hovhannisyan cited the development of relations with the United States, the deepening of inter-parliamentary ties and strengthening of cooperation in different areas. The deputy speaker of the National Assembly hailed the continuous efforts of the U.S. aimed at strengthening Armenia’s democratic institutions, enhancing the efficiency of the fight against corruption, and contributing to the development of the civil society and implementation of reforms.

Ambassador Mills, in turn, commended Hovhannisyan’s contribution and efforts in the deepening of bilateral relations and expressed conviction that cooperation with her in the legislative body will be as efficient as it was in the executive body.

Prior to being elected to the parliament, Hovhannisyan served as Armenia’s justice minister.