“Congressman Robert Andrews has called on the Obama Administration to negotiate a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) with Armenia, in order to help “foster economic growth in both the United States and Armenia while strengthening our nation’s bond with the Armenian people,” reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

Representative Andrews, who serves as a senior member of the influential Budget and Armed Services committees, wrote, in a September 7, 2010 letter to U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Ron Kirk, that such an agreement would, “build upon our current economic dialogue with Armenia and establish a broader reach than the U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Task Force.” He added that, a TIFA “would provide a more consistent platform for our government to meet and consult with Armenian government officials regarding economic cooperation and trade and investment opportunities.”