ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Daniel Twining, President of the International Republican Institute (IRI) in Washington.
During the meeting, the process of cooperation between the Armenian government and the Institute, the programs being implemented in Armenia, as well as further joint steps aimed at deepening democratic reforms were discussed.
Prime Minister Pashinyan highly appreciated the support of the International Republican Institute and emphasized the importance of developing public communication capabilities, considering it as the basis for open and transparent governance. The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of the Strategic Partnership Charter signed between the Republic of Armenia and the United States, which will create new opportunities for expanding bilateral ties, including strengthening of democratic institutions, increasing civil society capacities, and effective implementation of reforms.
Daniel Twining reaffirmed the commitment of the International Republican Institute to continue supporting the reform agenda of the Government of Armenia and democratic development.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with representatives of the American Heritage Foundation for Strategic Studies.
In the context of the signing of the strategic partnership document between Armenia and the United States, the importance of developing bilateral cooperation in the economy, energy, investments, education, healthcare and other sectors was emphasized.
The sides exchanged views on issues of regional and international importance.