YEREVAN. – The U.S. government can not lead investments to Armenia, Armenia itself needs to attract them, Ambassador Richard Mills said during his first media conference in Yerevan on Friday.

Ambassador said he would like to see more investments in Armenia, and there are American companies that are interested in Armenia.

“As an embassy, we can work towards improving business environment, so that there was an environment where American, European, Russian or Armenian entrepreneurs knew that fair and equal conditions are ensured,” he said.

Richard Mills said he had met with American businessmen of Armenian origin who had made investments in Armenia and who are interested in investing in Armenia's economy.

He assured that the questions raised will be the focus of his attention during his meetings with senior officials dealing with the economic sector.

During the meetings, businessmen said the Armenian people impressed them by their proficiency in the field of business, and that the best specialists in the former Soviet Union are gathered here.

“I want to help Armenia and the United States to use this opportunity,” he concluded.