U.S. Ambassador Heffern met today with U.S. citizen Narine Esmeli and discussed her current legal case which has come about following Ms. Esmeli’s report of election violations she observed during the voting process in Armenia during the February 18 presidential election. 

The Ambassador will continue to monitor her case very closely, as well as other post-election developments.  The welfare of United States citizens abroad remains the highest priority for the United States government. 

Ambassador Heffern says the U.S. remains committed to continue working with the government of Armenia and the Armenian people to help strengthen democratic processes that will guarantee the freedom of all individuals to express their views and opinions, without fear of harassment or persecution.