Armenia is undergoing a significant transformation, consolidating its democracy and pivoting towards the West, as highlighted in a series of recent developments. European and U.S. leaders, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have pledged continued support for Armenia amid regional tensions. In a recent meeting with Armenian and EU leaders, Blinken announced the U.S. commitment to provide over $65 million to help Armenia strengthen its democracy and achieve economic prosperity. This financial support aims to foster independence and growth in Armenia's transportation, energy, and telecommunications sectors. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted the expanded partnership with the United States and the European Union, emphasizing Armenia's progress towards securing democracy despite facing multiple crises.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan: Today's high-level dialogue marks Armenia's expanded partnership with the United States and the European Union. Despite facing multiple crises, Armenia has made significant progress towards securing democracy. https://t.co/hWvyXAJJMn
I’m grateful for recent pledges of financial support to Armenia from the Biden Administration and the European Union. This funding will help Armenia achieve independence and growth in its transportation, energy, and telecommunications sectors.
The U.S. remains steadfast in helping Armenia strengthen its democracy and achieve economic prosperity and resilience through regional integration. In a meeting with Armenian and EU leaders, I announced our commitment to provide over $65 million towards this effort. https://t.co/06VcdUxr3U
EU leaders, Blinken pledge continued support for Armenia amid regional tensions https://t.co/55w1Tsiudh https://t.co/35Sp4yjlwl
A major shift is happening in the South Caucasus. Armenia is consolidating its democracy and pivoting to the West. This is a courageous choice—and it is one that Europe should make every effort to support. Read my full article in today’s @lemondefr - https://t.co/I7hseMbMsH