Armenian parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan received Sunday the delegation headed by Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, who arrived in Armenia on an official visit, the National Assembly reported.

The ceremonial reception was followed by a private conversation between Simonyan and Pelosi. The extended discussion has joined the sides.

Alen Simonyan noted that the US occupies a key place in the political and economic life of Armenia.

"Dear friend, your visit to Armenia is taking place during the most difficult period for our country, and it is most appreciated in this respect. As you know, from September 13, Azerbaijan started a new round of aggression against the sovereign territory of Armenia. The Azerbaijani military subjected not only the border positions of Armenia to brutal bombings, but also many settlements and civil infrastructures. Unfortunately, we have victims," ​​said Alen Simonyan.

He expressed gratitude for the fragile cease-fire agreement brokered by the United States on the evening of September 14, and also expressed gratitude to the US authorities, including many congressmen, for providing an accurate assessment of recent developments.

The parties discussed issues related to the security of Armenia and the region, including details related to further processes in the UN Security Council.

Future inter-parliamentary cooperation projects were also discussed at the meeting. At the end of the meeting, the Speaker of the Armenian National Assembly and the Speaker of the US House of Representatives made a statement.

Expressing gratitude for the reception, the speaker of the US House of Representatives noted that the security is important for them.

IN the USA, we are proud to be surrounded by patriotic Armenians who are also our citizens. They are our strength, an important component of our wholeness, said Nancy Pelosi.

After the meeting, Alen Simonyan and Nancy Pelosi will make a statement to the media.