ArmInfo. In the history of Armenia a new chapter was opened, Armenian Ambassador to Armenia Richard Millis stated in an interview with the "Voice of Armenia".
"The citizens of Armenia took to the streets, demanding a more transparent, just society, and all this exclusively by peaceful means." To tell the truth, all this was very impressive, but this is also the result of the fact that the United States and Armenia, having worked together for two decades , strengthened democratic processes, "the Ambassador said.
He stressed that relations with Armenia have always been of great interest to Washington. "We expect close cooperation with the new cabinet, its priorities, I think, are important: making the economy fairer for all, enhancing the protection of human rights, eradicating corruption, but it's certainly difficult," the diplomat said.
Touching upon the Armenian-American economic relations, he stressed that the US side invested $ 600 million in the Armenian economy over the past three years. "Last year, the level of trade between our countries exceeded the 2008 level, the growth was 42%. I also registered an increase of 30% in 4 months of this year, I think if the cabinet of ministers of Armenia manages to ensure progress in the fight against corruption, to ensure the independence of the judiciary, then the volume of investments will increase even more, because during the last 3 years ago, as I am ambassador, I have often heard from American businessmen, and also from Armenian businessmen, that the main obstacle to investment projects is the lack of equal rules of the game in Armenia.The government has something to work on in this direction, "the ambassador concluded.