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HEFFERN: US TO REMAIN COMMITTED TO 'STRONGER ARMENIA' UNDER NEW SECRETARY OF STATE
News | 04.02.13 | 11:51
U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern
The United States believes that full normalization of relations
between Turkey and Armenia is important not only for the future of both
countries, but for long-term stability and security in the Caucasus,
said U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern in an interview with
the state-run news agency, Armenpress.
"Normalization between Turkey and Armenia remains a prominent feature
of our dialogue with both countries," stressed the ambassador,
answering the question about the position of the new Secretary
of State, John Kerry, regarding several issues, including the
Turkish-Armenian relations.
In relation to the Nagorno-Karabakh problem, Heffern referred to
Kerry's statements during his confirmation hearings with the U.S.
Senate in which he said that "the United States believes that
the parties to this dispute must resolve this dangerous situation
diplomatically; the Administration has firmly opposed any steps by
any party that increase tensions in the region or threaten to damage
the peace process in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict... if confirmed
as Secretary of State, I will continue working to support the peace
process and to oppose actions that could increase tensions in the
region or damage the peace process."
In the interview Ambassador Heffern also said: "Armenia is a valued
friend and partner to the United States. Our relationship spans
a period of over twenty years and we enjoy a broad range of shared
interests including preserving peace and regional security, promoting
trade and investment to benefit both our economies, and advancing
democratization and the rule of law.
"We are also committed to Armenia's long-term economic development.
The U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Task Force explores practical measures
to bolster the competitiveness of the Armenian economy and enhance
U.S.-Armenian commercial ties.
"The relationship with Armenia is strong and important to the United
States. We are committed to only a stronger and more prosperous
Armenia."
http://armenianow.com/news/43091/armenia_united_states_ambassador_heffern
News | 04.02.13 | 11:51
U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern
The United States believes that full normalization of relations
between Turkey and Armenia is important not only for the future of both
countries, but for long-term stability and security in the Caucasus,
said U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern in an interview with
the state-run news agency, Armenpress.
"Normalization between Turkey and Armenia remains a prominent feature
of our dialogue with both countries," stressed the ambassador,
answering the question about the position of the new Secretary
of State, John Kerry, regarding several issues, including the
Turkish-Armenian relations.
In relation to the Nagorno-Karabakh problem, Heffern referred to
Kerry's statements during his confirmation hearings with the U.S.
Senate in which he said that "the United States believes that
the parties to this dispute must resolve this dangerous situation
diplomatically; the Administration has firmly opposed any steps by
any party that increase tensions in the region or threaten to damage
the peace process in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict... if confirmed
as Secretary of State, I will continue working to support the peace
process and to oppose actions that could increase tensions in the
region or damage the peace process."
In the interview Ambassador Heffern also said: "Armenia is a valued
friend and partner to the United States. Our relationship spans
a period of over twenty years and we enjoy a broad range of shared
interests including preserving peace and regional security, promoting
trade and investment to benefit both our economies, and advancing
democratization and the rule of law.
"We are also committed to Armenia's long-term economic development.
The U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Task Force explores practical measures
to bolster the competitiveness of the Armenian economy and enhance
U.S.-Armenian commercial ties.
"The relationship with Armenia is strong and important to the United
States. We are committed to only a stronger and more prosperous
Armenia."
http://armenianow.com/news/43091/armenia_united_states_ambassador_heffern