Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, currently on a working visit to the U.S., met with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker on March 30.

At the meeting, President Sargsyan noted that Armenia and the United States maintain friendly relations and close cooperation, and expressed his gratitude for the continued assistance provided by the US to Armenia in various sectors.

In the development of bilateral interstate relations, President Sargsyan stressed the significant role played by U.S. states and of Massachusetts in particular. The President noted that Armenia attaches importance to decentralized cooperation and would like to establish direct ties with Massachusetts.  

President Sargsyan expressed gratitude for Governor Baker’s resolute stance on the issue of recognition of the Armenian Genocide and support to the Armenian nation.  Sargsyan noted that he was glad that the leadership of Massachusetts has traditionally maintained a fair position on this issue.

Sargsyan hailed the special role of Massachusetts, which played a decisive part in America’s fight for independence, toward the Artskah issue.

Underlining that Armenia-Massachusetts relations have a promising future and Armenia is interested in maintaining close relations with the state, Sargsyan invited Governor Charlie Baker to visit Armenia.

At the conclusion of the meeting, a working dinner with the participation of Governor Charlie Baker, members of the state House of Representatives, and community leaders took place.