On November 17, Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan had a meeting with Allison Hooker, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs.

The interlocutors discussed the issues of development of the Armenia-USA strategic partnership. Both sides emphasized their readiness to deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including energy, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and investment promotion.

“I am pleased to note the active dynamics of the political dialogue aimed at expanding the Armenia-USA bilateral agenda, enriching the strategic partnership with new content and concrete initiatives, as well as the continued U.S. engagement in the consistent consolidation of established peace,” said Minister Mirzoyan.

The activities aimed at the implementation of the agreements reached in Washington, DC, on August 8, were also touched upon. Taking into account that the symbolic 100th day of the Washington Peace Summit, Ararat Mirzoyan and Allison Hooker noted the progress made during this period in implementing the agreements, as well as the tasks ahead. Views were exchanged regarding the preparatory work required for the development of the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” project. The importance of the latter in developing a network of transport and other communications with a wider geography was emphasized.

Ararat Mirzoyan and Allison Hooker also exchanged views on other regional topics.