The United States of America occupies a key place in the political life of Armenia. Speaker of the Republic of Armenia National Assembly (RA NA), Alen Simonyan, stated this Monday during his meeting with newly appointed US Ambassador Kristina Kvien.

The NA informs Armenian News-NEWS.am that congratulating the ambassador on her appointment, Simonyan expressed confidence that Armenian-American relations will continue to develop and expand during the tenure of Ambassador Kvien..

Also, the speaker of the RA NA noted that the United States occupies a key place in the political and economic life of Armenia, and the Armenian-American dialogue is strategic.

Simonyan emphasized the importance of the US assistance to the systemic reforms being implemented in Armenia—and which contribute to the development and strengthening of democracy in the country.

The parties reflected on the situation in Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) as a result of the Azerbaijani aggression, expressing concern about the humanitarian disaster facing the Artsakh Armenians. Alen Simonyan emphasized that one of the important steps in this regard is the recent decision by the International Court of Justice of the United Nations, by which Azerbaijan is obliged to ensure the uninterrupted movement of transport and people through the Lachin corridor. He emphasized that the United States can play a decisive and weighty role in the implementation of this decision.

Thoughts were exchanged about the need to increase pressure on Azerbaijan by the international community, including the possible imposing of sanctions.

The RA NA speaker, concluding his remarks, noted that Armenia has no territorial claims towards its neighbors, has adopted the path of democracy, and continues to adhere to the agenda of achieving peace.