President Serzh Sargsyan received Deputy Secretary of State William Burns

President Serzh Sargsyan received today Deputy Secretary of State William Burns.

Welcoming Mr. Burns, the President of Armenia noted that high-level reciprocal visits testify to the ongoing dynamic Armenian-American dialogue.

According to Serzh Sargsyan, Armenia has been resolute to strengthen relations with the United States and views these relations as a guarantee for the implementation in our country of the reforms aimed at the economic development, strengthening of democracy and maintenance of regional security.

President Sargsyan said that Armenia attaches also importance to the US efforts as a Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group aimed at the peaceful resolution of the NK conflict.

Noting that he was conducting one of his first visits overseas to Armenia, the Deputy Secretary of State noted that it attests to the priority the US leadership attaches to the region, and particularly to Armenia and relations with Armenia. William Burns said that he would do his best to further strengthen the Armenian-American relations.

The parties discussed also issues pertinent to bilateral, regional and economic cooperation.