ArmInfo.The issue of the return of the territories around Nagorno-Karabakh is on the agenda of the Madrid principles on the negotiating table. On October 18  Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Armenia Petr Mikiska stated this  at a press conference in Yerevan, referring to the last statement of  the US Ambassador Richard Mills.

ArmInfo.The US is ready to work with Armenia, however, the agenda of cooperation is behind it. The US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian  Affairs George Kent said this on October 16 in Yerevan.  

ArmInfo.Democracy in Armenia has a bright future. This opinion was expressed by Richard Mills, US ambassador to Armenia, completing the mission in our  country.

ArmInfo. There were many speculations in social networks, however, neither I nor the US Embassy in Armenia forecasted the processes in Armenia in April-May  of the current year, US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills stated in  his speech to the members of the Armenian-American Chamber of  Commerce on October 9.

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ArmInfo. There are no hidden messages regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the congratulatory addresses of US President Donald Trump in honor of  Independence Day of Armenia (September 21) and Azerbaijan (May 28). 

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ArmInfo. Senior Advisor  for Russia Affairs at the U.S. Department of State Lynne M. Tracy may  become Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United  States of America to the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo.US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills believes that, in general, the US State Department's assessment of the freedom of religion in Armenia in 2017  is positive.

ArmInfo. The US fully works with the new government of Armenia and considers all areas where it can be useful. On May 31, US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills  stated in an interview with journalists after the ceremony of taking  the oath of Peace Corps volunteers, answering the question whether it  is possible that after the last political processes in Armenia, it  will be possible for Armenia to join the programs of the Millennium  Challenge Corporation.  

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ArmInfo.Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Karen Karapetyan received US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills. The interlocutors discussed a number of issues related to the internal political situation in Armenia.

ArmInfo.US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills believes that the resignation of Serzh Sargsyan was a step of the great leader. "He showed great leadership, who, hearing the voice of the Armenian people, made this difficult decision, I'm  sure the decision was not easy," Richard Mills told reporters.

ArmInfo.US Ambassador Richard Mills today, on April 24, visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex to pay tribute to the memory of the victims of the Armenian  Genocide.  "Today I am here on behalf of the people of America to pay tribute to those who died during one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century. The government and people of the United States do not forget about those half a million Armenians who were victims of pogroms in the Ottoman Empire, said the US ambassador.

ArmInfo. Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan, a presentation-discussion was held on February 9, dedicated to the cooperation between the Armenian government and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) with the participation of the United States Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills and USAID head in the Republic Deborah Grieser. As the press service of the government told ArmInfo, Karen Karapetyan noted the importance of the country's cooperation with USAID, which has been developing since 1992. At the same time, as the head of the Armenian government pointed out, today's event is a good occasion for exchanging views on what has already been done and in what direction cooperation between the sides should be developed. Ambassador Mills, in turn, noted that 70% of the US government's assistance to Armenia is carried out through USAID programs and mechanisms. Currently, the Agency in Armenia implements over 30 programs, within the framework of which assistance is provided to reforms in the priority areas for the government of the RA - economy, governance, the judiciary, fighting corruption, etc. Speaking about USAID programs in Armenia, Deborah Grieser noted that the main goal of the US Agency for International Development is to promote economic growth in Armenia, including through the formation of a favorable business and investment environment, enhancing the competitiveness of priority areas, and developing democracy and a culture of governance. Programs aimed at ensuring economic growth are mainly carried out in the energy, agriculture, IT, water resources, and joint work in the fields of democracy and state administration is aimed at implementing projects in the field of human rights, child protection, development of civil society, struggle with corruption. Deborah Grieser noted USAID's readiness to discuss with the Armenian government further cooperation programs taking into account the development priorities of the RA. At the end of the meeting, Karen Karapetyan expressed his gratitude to the American partners for the impressive experience of cooperation, thanks to which tangible results were recorded. According to the Prime Minister, important reforms are being implemented in Armenia at this stage, and deepening of interaction with USAID for the republic is of great importance. "We have open partnership relations with the US Embassy in Armenia and USAID, and we are extremely interested in this cooperation," the Armenian government head said, emphasizing that at this stage there are numerous tasks that need to be addressed. As Karen Karapetyan noted, the agenda will always be rich, but it is now the time "to implement interesting, fundamental reforms."

ArmInfo.Some increase in US financial assistance to Armenia in the coming year indicates the role that the White House gives to cooperation with Yerevan. On October  12, US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills stated in Yerevan on the  fields celebrating the 25th anniversary of USAID activities in  Armenia.

ArmInfo. Next week, a team of the US Forest Service for the restoration of burnt forests will visit the village, which will render appropriate assistance to the Ministry of  Nature Protection of Armenia and employees of the state reserve "Khosrov Forest".  This was announced by US Ambassador Richard Mills on August 29 during a meeting with the Minister of Nature Protection Artsvik Minasyan.  

ArmInfo.On August 28, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills. The head of the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers stressed the importance of holding periodic meetings, which are a good opportunity for an exchange of views on the course and prospects for the development of cooperation.