USAID Chief Power Visits Armenia, Highlights Pashinyan's Ticklish Position
The red carpet welcome at Yerevan's airport for the American officials has not gone unnoticed, emphasizing the delicate position of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. | Amidst heightened tensions, the visit of US Agency for International Development (USAID) chief Samantha Power and US State Department acting Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasian Affairs Yuri Kim to Armenia has added a new layer of complexity to the evolving dynamics in the region.
This visit marks a significant development, being the first time senior US officials have set foot in Armenia since the ceasefire agreement that ended the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. ● The US Embassy in Armenia released a statement emphasizing their support for Armenia's independence, territorial integrity and democracy. Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan and Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan extended the warm welcome, showcasing the importance attached to Power and Kim's arrival.
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