YEREVAN. – Armenian Deputy PM and Territorial Administration Minister Armen Gevorgyan on Wednesday received USAID’s new Mission Director for Armenia, Dr. Karen R. Hilliard. 

Gevorgyan congratulated Hilliard for assuming this mission and expressed a hope that Armenia’s interaction with USAID will continue, Territorial Administration Ministry Public Relations Department informs.   

Noting that USAID is one of Armenia’s key partners, the Deputy PM specifically reflected on the joint programs toward territorial administration and local self-government agency assistance. Also, he considered as unique the USAID programs which, in parallel with global issues, attempt to resolve practical matters as well.   

In her turn, Hilliard expressed a readiness to continue the interaction, and noted that the economic and political development-oriented initiatives will be included in USAID/Armenia’s next five-year programs. She also informed that USAID is preparing to launch a program aimed at developing Armenia’s remote communities.      

The interlocutors reflected on the recent local self-government elections held in Armenia. In this connection, the Deputy PM noted that this voting was held in organized fashion, under peaceful conditions, and in compliance with the working law and international standards. Also, Armen Gevorgyan presented details on the reforms that are envisioned in the coming years and with respect to local governance.