Ambassador of Armenia to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan, met with William Cunningham, Director of the International Programs Office of the US Geological Survey (USGS), Armenian News-NEWS.am was informed by the Embassy of Armenia in the US.

The meeting focused on the US experience in establishing its geological survey and explored potential areas of cooperation based on that experience. The parties also discussed opportunities to expand Armenia–US collaboration in rare and critical minerals.

During the meeting, the parties emphasized the importance of cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Charter signed in May, as well as the Memorandum of Understanding titled "Framework for Securing Supply in the Mining and Processing of Critical Minerals and Rare Earths."