Armenia and the USA work together to create a better future - Biden congratulates Pashinyan on Independence Day
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YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 21, ARMENPRESS. On behalf of the people of the United States, President Joe Biden extended his best wishes to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and the people of Armenia on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of Independence.
According to the PM's office, in his message Biden highlighted the deep ties between the two peoples, noting that Armenia and the United States are working together to build a better future, including by elevating their relationship to a strategic partnership.
According to President Biden, this partnership will advance cooperation across the board, from strengthening security and defense partnerships to accelerating clean energy and trade diversification initiatives.
Biden also emphasized that the strategic partnership will support Armenia’s ongoing efforts toward democracy through civic engagement, good governance, the rule of law, and anti-corruption measures.
“These are values that both Americans and Armenians share,” Biden stated.
President Biden expressed that the United States supports Armenia’s sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and its right to determine its own future.
According to the President, US supports Armenia’s efforts toward achieving sustainable peace in the region and conveyed optimism about continuing to work together to create a future where everyone can live in dignity and safety.