Armenpress News Agency , Armenia
Friday
Vice-Speaker Arpine Hovhannisyan holds meeting with US Ambassador
YEREVAN, JULY 21, ARMENPRESS. Vice-Speaker of Armenia’s Parliament Ms.
Arpine Hovhannisyan, who also acts as the leader of the Armenia-USA
friendship group, held a meeting on July 21 with US Ambassador to
Armenia H.E. Richard Mills.
Hovhannisyan attached importance to the continuous efforts of the
United States aimed at strengthening the democratic institutions in
Armenia, effectiveness of the anti-corruption fight, development of
the civil society and implementation of reforms.
The US Ambassador highly valued Hovhannisyan’s personal contribution
and efforts in deepening bilateral relations, and expressed confidence
that the cooperation with the legislative body will be as effective as
it was with the executive.
“The friendship and partnership of our states is long lasting, strong
and versatile. We expect to continue our partnership with the
parliamentary friendship group – with your skilled leadership.
Together we will strengthen parliamentary ties between the USA and
Armenia and will form new opportunities for cooperation”, the US
Ambassador said.
