It is an honor to be in Armenia, which is an important partner for us in the region. And we've seen the changes in the regional landscape, the challenges in the South Caucasus, Armenia's recent moves to distance itself from Putin's influence and move closer to the West, and Armenia's desire to pursue an independent foreign policy and its ambitions to restore the USSR in terms of being countered by Russia. Joe Wilson, Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, said during a press conference in Yerevan.
"By deepening defense and security cooperation, we can ensure that Armenia is resistant to external pressures. This will be beneficial for the people of Armenia, and this will also be beneficial for the region and overall global security. Turkey is a member of NATO, and Azerbaijan benefits from its oil and gas resources, and we are here because we recognize the progress that Armenia has made as a democratic state. Armenia is an important partner for the USA, and the dynamic American-Armenian community is also important for us. American Armenians, being part of the American society, have been able to achieve their American dream, have been able to achieve economic independence and have an influential position in the community," he said.
"We can see that there is great promise in the South Caucasus, and I urge our partners in Azerbaijan to conclude the peace process as quickly as possible, and it will be beneficial for everyone, and we also want to urge Turkey to take steps towards normalization of relations. We are ready to support Armenia with economic and humanitarian issues, to help build a strong democratic and prosperous society in a stable, safe region, and we are working with Armenia on these issues as well," said Joe Wilson.
