Armenia not seeking "saviors" - FM details Armenia-U.S. Strategic Partnership Document

Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has provided details about the Strategic Partnership Document signed between Armenia and the United States. 

During a Parliamentary Q&A session with Cabinet members, the minister noted that the document aims to qualitatively improve bilateral relations and covers many areas of cooperation, from economic and security to democracy and defense.

Mirzoyan stated that this strategic partnership document elevates the level of Armenian-American relations.

"This is a very successful, multi-faceted, and promising document," the minister emphasized.

He added that with this document, Armenia is not seeking "saviors" but aims to strengthen its positions through its own efforts.

Mirzoyan also addressed concerns that the document could negatively affect relations with Iran and Russia.

"I have returned from a working visit to Moscow, and the Deputy Foreign Minister from Tehran. We are in very close contact with our partners, we coordinate many issues, and we work in an atmosphere of mutual understanding," the minister emphasized.

Mirzoyan urged not to overestimate or underestimate the importance of the document, stressing that it is simply an opportunity to deepen relations between Armenia and the United States, but not a military alliance.

The minister also discussed the background of the document, noting that there had previously been a strategic dialogue format between Armenia and the United States, which facilitated regular contacts and work at the level of the relevant commission. However, according to Mirzoyan, there was a need to elevate relations to a new level.

"In the spring of 2023, we announced that we would work to elevate relations to the level of strategic partnership. And on January 14, 2024, we signed that document, which slightly changes the format of cooperation. We have indicated new directions, new spheres, and new opportunities," Mirzoyan noted.

"We are a sovereign country, and all our decisions are guided exclusively by Armenia's interests. All our partners who respect our sovereignty should approach our position with respect," he concluded.