ArmInfo. Chairman of the National Assembly of Armenia Ara Babloyan received US Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia Richard Mills.
Welcoming the Ambassador to the National Assembly, the Speaker of the Parliament expressed his hope for the continuity of such meetings. Babloyan stressed that the United States, being one of the friendly countries and important partners of Armenia, occupies a key place in the political and economic life of Armenia. Especially highlighting the role of parliamentary diplomacy in bilateral relations, the head of parliament noted the need for mutual visits and strengthening of ties.
Turning to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Babloyan stressed the importance of the US efforts as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group in the peaceful settlement of the problem, ensuring peace and stability in the region.
The NA Speaker said: "Every time we have a victim, I am in great pain." Everyone's life is the highest value for me and it does not matter which side the guys die from. "
Thanking for the warm welcome, Richard Mills in his turn praised Babloyan's humane attitude. The ambassador assured that the new US administration continues to remain faithful to the obligation to participate in the OSCE MG process.
"At the parliamentary platform in the polemic reflecting hopes and dreams, concerns and challenges of Armenian citizens, the pluralism of opinions is key, and we are ready to increase confidence in your stateInstitutions in the fight against corruption and to support your efforts and the efforts of your partners to strengthen the interconnections of our two peoples, "Mills noted.
The interlocutors noted with satisfaction the progress in recent years in the Armenian-American cooperation in various fields. The meeting also talked about the parliamentary system of government, steps being taken to promote democracy and combat corruption in the Republic of Armenia.