WASHINGTON (Public Radio of Armenia) — The Armenia–US Strategic Partnership Charter provides a robust framework and injects greater ambition into our cooperation, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a signing ceremony of the Charter at the US Department of State on January 14.
“It spans a wide array of fields including strengthening economic and energy ties, connectivity, deepening defense and security cooperation, reinforcing democratic institutions, promoting justice and the rule of law, fostering innovation and high technologies, and enhancing people-to-people contacts,” he said.
“Our relations, based on shared values and mutual interests, have witnessed remarkable growth in recent years. They have matured to a point where upgrading them to a partnership is not only fitting but essential for navigating the complex geopolitical landscape,” Mirzoyan stated. “We deeply value the unwavering US support for Armenia’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Equally important is the US support for strengthening Armenia’s democratic institutions and promoting economic resilience,” he added.
“We appreciate the US’s engagement in promoting a durable and lasting peace in the South Caucasus region. We believe that a stable and prosperous South Caucasus is in the interest of all regional actors and the broader international community. Armenia remains committed to a peace agenda and its implementation and to working closely with the US to achieve this shared objective,” he added.
He added that Armenia intends to “join the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS,” showing that the country is going to do its part to combat international terrorism.
“We also commence negotiations on a nuclear cooperation agreement with the US, commonly known as 123 Agreement. It will provide a framework for cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy and mark our commitment to peaceful nuclear development under the highest standards of safety, security, and non-proliferation,” Minister Mirzoyan added.
