YEREVAN, JUNE 27, ARMENPRESS. President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan received US Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Bridget Brink.

As “Armenpress” was informed from the press service of Armenian President’s Office, the President of the Republic greeted the guest and highlighted the periodicity of such visits, which have a positive impact on the development of bilateral relations in different spheres.

President Sargsyan highly appreciated the US support for economic development in Armenia, reforms in various spheres, establishment of democracy and civil society, the continuous efforts of the USA for ensuring stability in the region and thanked the US government for that.

Bridget Brink introduced her impressions from the meetings with state officials, young entrepreneurs, civil society and parliamentarians of Armenia. Mentioning that the main focus of her visit to Armenia is on economic issues, Bridget Brink expressed conviction that regional security and stability, including Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, will significantly foster economic development and regional welfare. In that context she inquired about the prospects for Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement after the ST. Petersburg meeting on Nagorno Karabakh. President Sargsyan provided the guest with detailed information on the recent developments in the negotiation process.

Other issues, including reforms in Armenia and steps taken aimed at developing Armenia-EU relations were touched upon at the meeting.