Armenia has a history it can be proud of and promising future, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a press conference in Yerevan.

She stressed Armenia has great human potential for further development. Democratic Armenia can become a serious factor in the region. At their meeting RA President Serzh Sargsyan and the U.S. Secretary of State discussed issues of the country’s democratic development, which is a guarantee of further progress. Clinton reminded the journalists that the United States celebrated Independence Day on July 4. The American and Armenian peoples know the cost of independence. The United States was happy when Armenia gained independence 20 years ago and has since been beside Armenia, Clinton said. She stressed the U.S. is ready to render further assistance to Armenia, in particular, in creating independent energy resources. The U.S. Secretary of State expressed her appreciation of the Armenian community’s contribution to the United States’ development.
In conclusion, Clinton said she was impressed by a cake in the form of the U.S. national flag she was treated to in Armenia.

RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian congratulated the U.S. Secretary of State and the American people on the Independence Day. It is an honor for the Armenian people that Hillary Clinton is in Armenia on this memorable day. Two hundred and thirty-four years ago the American people proved nothing could bereave it of its independence. The Armenian people proved that as well. The United States has been beside Armenia since the first days of its independence, Nalbandian said. He stressed that Armenian-American relations have great potential for development. He made a high appraisal of Mrs. Clinton’s personal contribution to the development of bilateral relations. The minister also expressed his appreciation of the Armenian community’s role in Armenian-American relations.