President of the USA Joseph
Biden sent a congratulatory message to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on
the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the independence of the
Republic of Armenia. The message runs as follows,
‘’Dear Mr. Prime Minister:
On behalf of the American people, I wish you and the Armenian people a safe and happy Independence Day.
Our two nations are bonded by history, family, and friendship, including
1.5 million Armenian-Americans whose contributions enrich and
strengthen our bilateral ties. This year, we will mark 30 years of
bilateral relations between our countries. We look forward to continuing
to support the Armenian people on your democratic journey in the years
ahead, including by supporting your efforts to strengthen your
democratic institutions, advance human rights, combat corruption, and
uphold the rule of law.
The Armenian people have faced challenges over the last year, including
the tragic loss of life in the fighting in the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict. As we mourn with the people of Armenia, we will work
hand-in-hand with your government, including through the OSCE Minsk
Group and other regional formats, to promote regional stability and
conflict resolution. The United States will continue to advocate for the
release of all Armenian detainees held in Azerbaijan.
Finally, we are committed to our continued cooperation in the fight
against COVID-19. The United States has contributed over $14.2 million
to Armenia in the fight against COVID-19, and we will continue working
together to advance an inclusive global economic recovery in the wake of
this pandemic.
Please accept my best wishes for the people of Armenia on this 30th Independence Day’’.
