US Embassy concludes Ambassador`s visit to Syunik region

ArmInfo. US Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien has concluded her visit to the Syunik region, where she emphasized the United States' continued support for peace,  greater shared economic prosperity, and  preservation of cultural  heritage.  As reported by the press service of the US Embassy, during  her March 25-26 visit, Kvien discussed economic and regional issues  with the Syunik  Governor Robert Ghukasyan,  Tegh Community Head  David Ghulunts, and other members of local community.

" On her way to Syunik, the Ambassador stopped at the newly-opened  GTB Steel Plant in Ararat region, a major U.S. investment that will  benefit both our countries. In Syunik, she toured the Contour Global  Hydro Cascade, another top U.S. investment in Armenia.  Ambassador  Kvien also visited the historic Saint Hripsime Church, where she  underscored the importance of preserving Armenia's cultural and  religious heritage everywhere. In Goris, she met European Union  Mission in Armenia (EUMA) representatives to gain a clearer  understanding of the current security situation. 

Throughout her visit, Ambassador Kvien engaged with local community  leaders and residents, reaffirming the United States' support for  Armenia's territorial integrity and peace between Armenia and  Azerbaijan," the statement reads.  "Talking with people of Syunik, I  have heard their hope for peace, stability and prosperity. I look  forwards to further strengthening the relations between our  countries," said Ambassador Kvien. She welcomed the recent progress  toward the peace agreement, emphasizing that this is a turning point  to put decades of conflict aside and work toward lasting security and  prosperity in the South Caucasus.