YEREVAN – On January 14-15, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan, will undertake a working visit to Washington, D.C., the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ani Badalyan, has announced.
According to the Ministry, meetings are scheduled with U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“Armenia-U.S. relations in 2024 have been marked by active political dialogue and significant achievements. On April 5, a trilateral meeting between Armenia, the U.S., and the EU took place. On June 11, the concluding session of the Armenia-U.S. Strategic Dialogue was held in Yerevan, outlining a vision for deepening relations and elevating the bilateral dialogue to the level of a strategic partnership,” the statement noted.
During the session, Foreign Minister Mirzoyan emphasized: “At the core of our partnership is a strong commitment to democratic principles. Our bilateral agenda continues to expand, incorporating areas critical to Armenia’s resilience and sustainable development. Given the growing nature and dynamics of our bilateral relations, we hope to elevate our strategic dialogue to a new level of strategic partnership, which can further strengthen the structural foundations of our multifaceted cooperation.”
The statement also highlighted that throughout the year, Armenia-U.S. cooperation has been active across various levels and platforms, including bilateral meetings between Minister Mirzoyan and Secretary of State Blinken.