On July 11, US Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien hosted the U.S. Embassy’s first-ever Independence Day celebration held in Kapan, Syunik, US Embassy to Armenia reports.
“Hosting this special celebration in Kapan is a wonderful opportunity to advance our shared democratic values and strengthen the close ties between our people,” said Ambassador Kvien.
According to the reference to the embassy’s message, Ambassador Kristina Kvien, welcoming the guests of the event and said:
“The people of Armenia deserve to live in peace and prosperity. This special celebration is an excellent opportunity to strengthen our shared democratic values and close ties between our peoples.”
Ambassador Kvien with Syunik Governor Robert Ghukasyan discussed possible ways to deepen Armenian-American cooperation and reaffirmed the United States' support for Armenia's sovereignty, territorial integrity and well-being. The Ambassador, with the EUMA, got acquainted with the situation at the border.
Ambassador Kvien met with the Minister of Internal Affairs Vahe Ghazaryan and the Patrol Police Service, and participated in a donation of medical kit supplies Ambassador Kvien also met with forcibly displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh in Kapan to hear about their current needs and learn about the assistance provided by the Government of Armenia and USAID in their new places of residence.
The Ambassador also signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Liana Gasparyan, director of Syunik Regional Library, regarding the continuous cooperation with "American Corner" of Kapan.
The Ambassador also spoke with participants of the ACCESS English language courses, funded by the US Embassy.
The program in Kapan, Goris and Meghri is implemented by the Educational Initiatives NGO.
The Ambassador’s next stop was the American company ContourGlobal hydro cascade, which is one of the leading producers of renewable energy sources and annually provides 12-15% of the electricity consumed in Armenia.
