YEREVAN — Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Ararat Mirzoyan met with U.S. Under Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Riley Barnes on  October 1, to review and advance the expanding Armenia-U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

During the meeting, both officials expressed satisfaction with the dynamically growing cooperation across the multiple sectors outlined in the bilateral Partnership Charter. The primary focus of the dialogue centered on joint initiatives to strengthen democratic institutions, uphold the rule of law, and deepen cultural and societal ties between the two nations based on shared civilizational values.

The discussions also turned toward regional stability, with Mirzoyan and Barnes exploring economic connectivity projects designed to thrive under conditions of established peace. The diplomats exchanged views on concrete steps required to further fortify regional peace and addressed pressing humanitarian issues affecting the area.