Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received a delegation led by US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker.

The Prime Minister welcomed Ms. Hooker’s visit to Armenia and noted that cooperation between the two countries has recently risen to a new level. According to the Prime Minister, the partnership with the US is perceived in a new way both by the Government and the Armenian public. At the same time, Nikol Pashinyan highly appreciated the personal contribution of the US and President Donald Trump to establishing peace with Azerbaijan. The Prime Minister attached importance to the agreements reached within the framework of the Peace Summit held in Washington on August 8 and the work on their implementation, in accordance with the planned schedule. The Prime Minister also emphasized the fact of a rich agenda formed in bilateral relations with the US, which includes various spheres and directions.

The Under Secretary of State thanked for the hospitality, noting that she visited Yerevan to advance the vision set out by President Trump and Prime Minister Pashinyan during their August meetings. Allison Hooker noted that she visited Yerevan to discuss deepening cooperation in the areas of trade, investment, infrastructure, regional connectivity, and security. At the same time, she highlighted the launch of bilateral working groups led by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Sonata Coulter, aimed at implementing the bilateral agreements adopted at the historic summit and advance Trump’s Route for International Peace and Prosperity. The Under Secretary of State emphasized that the continued cooperation between the United States and Armenia, combined with progress towards a comprehensive peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and normalization of relations with Turkiye, promises to unlock the South Caucasus as a vital trade route. In her opinion, this will create significant benefits for both the American and Armenian peoples, which has become possible thanks to the leadership of President Trump and Prime Minister Pashinyan.

During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed issues related to the implementation of the agreements reached between Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Trump, the activities of the working groups, the implementation of the TRIPP project, and upcoming programs.