Yerevan /Mediamax/. Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan received today in Yerevan John Bolton, Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs (NSA).

“I am happy to welcome such a high-level delegation, which is a historic event for Armenia. Establishing high-level communication with U.S is essential, and our government attaches special importance to active Armenia-U.S. dialogue and close collaboration,” Nikol Pashinyan said. 

According to the press service of the Armenian government, John Bolton noted that developing and deepening Armenian-American relations is important at this historic period in Armenia. 

“I am happy to discuss with you a wide range of bilateral and regional issues of Armenian-American relations. I would like to congratulate you on your successful leadership in peaceful democratic transition in Armenia. The United States supports the efforts of Armenia’s new government in finding ways to fight corruption, increase transparency in judicial system and improve government accountability in a way that will contribute to strengthening of democracy, rule of law and stability in the region,” John Bolton said.

The sides discussed a number of issues on Armenian-American relations agenda, exchanged ideas on settlement of NK issue. They attached importance to undertaking consistent steps for peaceful settlement of the issue within the frames of OSCE Minsk Group and through providing relevant atmosphere for negotiations process.