At the August 8, 2025 peace summit in Washington, where US President Donald Trump hosted Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, they announced the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) document and signed three bilateral memorandums of understanding. Andrew Johnson, the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the US Embassy in Armenia, stated this in his remarks at an event Friday dedicated to geologists.

These steps underscore the US government’s commitment to a stable, secure, and prosperous South Caucasus. Building on that commitment, the US and Armenia are actively discussing and expanding their cooperation in mining and geological exploration. Their shared goal is to create an industry that will attract responsible investment, strengthen institutions, and bring broad benefits to the people of Armenia and the US, Johnson said.

Major US investments demonstrate that Armenia’s geological and mining sectors are attracting serious long-term partners. American companies bring advanced technology, high standards, and a commitment to transparency and responsible operations. The US views Armenia’s geological and mining potential as a strategic asset. If developed in a transparent and sustainable manner, it can stimulate economic growth, support regional stability, and create opportunities for future generations. And the US stands ready to support these efforts, the American diplomat added.

Johnson noted that the US stands ready to share its expertise through institutions such as the United States Geological Survey and some other US government and academic partners. The US stands ready to explore collaboration on geological mapping and data, professional training, and environmental and social best practices, the American diplomat said, adding that productive conversations have taken place between their governments on these matters just this week.

Armenian geologists’ work guides decision-making on infrastructure, energy, water and mineral resources, and it requires scientific rigor, honesty, and a long-term perspective, emphasized the US acting DCM at the US Embassy in Armenia.