Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership) Commission David Price Welcomed in Yerevan

YEREVAN – A U.S. Congress delegation has arrived in Armenia, the press service of the Armenian parliament reported.

It said the delegation led by Chairman  of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) Commission David Price comprises members of the House of Representatives Diana DeGette, Jim Cooper and Andy Levin.

House Democracy Partnership’s mission is to work with countries around the world to promote responsive, effective government and strengthen democratic institutions.

Armenia is one of 20 countries which have formal partnership agreements with HDP. Other such countries in the region are Georgia, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, Lebanon and Ukraine. 

On September 17-19 a US delegation led by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visited Armenia in which she repeatedly emphasized the importance of Armenia’s security and democracy for the United States.

During her visit, Nancy Pelosi assured that the United States will continue to actively contribute to the further expansion of bilateral multi-sectoral cooperation and the programs aimed at the development of democracy in Armenia. 

The delegation led by Pelosi visited the Armenian Genocide Victims’ Memorial Complex, held meetings with the Speaker of the National Assembly Alen Simonyan, gave a press conference, spoke at the Gafesjian Art Center, met with the parliamentary opposition, and had a meeting with the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan. She condemned Azerbaijan’s aggression against Armenia and pledged U.S. support.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sign Up for Our Newsletters

Get notified of the latest updates from MassisPost.

You May Also Like

Prof. Taner Akcam: We Have to Create Institutions that Carry the Legacy of Vahakn Dadrian

On Sunday Sept. 15, 2019 The Organization of Istanbul Armenians held a…

Rep. Pallone Urges President Obama to Display Armenian Orphan Rug

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent…

37 US Senators Call on President Biden to Recognize Armenian Genocide

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today…

A Christmas Appeal to Support Syrian Armenians

The Syrian Armenian Relief Fund Executive Committee wishes the greater community of…