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USAID Chief Power Visits Armenia, Highlights Pashinyan's Ticklish Position
USAID Chief Power Visits Armenia, Highlights Pashinyan's Ticklish Position
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The visit of USAID chief Samantha Power and US State Department's official Yuri Kim to Armenia has added a new layer of complexity to the evolving dynamics in the region.
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Amidst heightened tensions, the visit of US Agency for International Development (USAID) chief Samantha Power and US State Department acting Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasian Affairs Yuri Kim to Armenia has added a new layer of complexity to the evolving dynamics in the region. This visit marks a significant development, being the first time senior US officials have set foot in Armenia since the ceasefire agreement that ended the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh. The US Embassy in Armenia released a statement emphasizing their support for Armenia's independence, territorial integrity and democracy.Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan and Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan extended the warm welcome, showcasing the importance attached to Power and Kim's arrival.However, while US officials aim to focus on humanitarian efforts, there is growing skepticism about their true intentions. The move to discuss "humanitarian needs" are viewed by some as an attempt to protect Pashinyan from backlash within his own country as the visit coincides with mounting criticism of the prime minister's handling of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict - specifically the ceasefire terms.Critics argue that American involvement may not lead to a favorable outcome, drawing parallels with past US interventions.Thus, the visit by American officials to bolster Pashinyan's position in the face of domestic criticism is seen by some as an unwelcome interference in Armenia's internal affairs.The latest comes amid reports that the United States is working on creating an international mission for Nagorno-Karabakh, adding another layer of uncertainty to the situation in the region.
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USAID Chief Power Visits Armenia, Highlights Pashinyan's Ticklish Position
The red carpet welcome at Yerevan's airport for the American officials has not gone unnoticed, emphasizing the delicate position of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Amidst heightened tensions, the visit of US Agency for International Development (USAID) chief Samantha Power and US State Department acting Assistant Secretary for Europe and Eurasian Affairs Yuri Kim to Armenia has added a new layer of complexity to the evolving dynamics in the region.
This visit marks a significant development, being the first time senior US officials have set foot in Armenia since the ceasefire agreement that
ended the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.
"I’m here to reiterate the US’ strong support & partnership with Armenia and to speak directly with those impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh," said Power, expressing her purpose in Armenia.
The US Embassy in Armenia released a statement emphasizing their support for Armenia's independence, territorial integrity and democracy.
Deputy Foreign Minister Paruyr Hovhannisyan and Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan extended the warm welcome, showcasing the importance attached to Power and Kim's arrival.
25 September 2023, 07:27 GMT
However, while US officials aim to focus on humanitarian efforts, there is growing skepticism about their true intentions.
The move to discuss "humanitarian needs" are viewed by some as an attempt to protect Pashinyan from backlash within his own country as the visit coincides with mounting criticism of the prime minister's handling of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict - specifically the ceasefire terms.
Critics argue that American involvement may not lead to a favorable outcome, drawing parallels with
past US interventions.
20 September 2023, 19:15 GMT
Thus, the visit by American officials to bolster Pashinyan's position in the face of domestic criticism is seen by some as an unwelcome interference in Armenia's internal affairs.
The latest comes amid reports that the United States is working on creating an international mission for Nagorno-Karabakh, adding another layer of uncertainty to the situation in the region.
