The United States  (US) supports the Armenian government's steps to achieve a lasting and dignified peace with Azerbaijan and ensure the rights and security of ethnic Armenians everywhere. US Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien said this at an event Thursday at the US Embassy in Yerevan, and dedicated to the US Independence Day anniversary.

The US-Armenia cooperation is strong and is getting stronger, Kvien said, adding that and she is proud of the progress they have achieved in terms of strengthening bilateral ties.

The US ambassador added that during her stay in Armenia, they received high-ranking US officials, worked with Armenian partners in commercial and economic cooperation, expanded their collaboration in security, and helped strengthen the achievements in democracy.