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168 ZHAM: US REFUSES TO RESUME MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE IN ARMENIA
10:06 ~U 17.10.13
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan's visit to the United States
last December was followed by reports that the Millennium Challenge
Corporation (MCC) would resume its programs in Armenia this year.
The reason was the domestic political situation in Armenia, the
country's declining pro-Russian orientation and adopting a policy of
European integration. However, according to the information at the
newspaper's disposal, the US refused to resume the Millennium Challenge
projects in Armenia as the country did not meet the requirements.
Armenia's decision in favor of the Customs Union must have had
influenced the US side's intentions. It may also be the reason for
the postponement of the Armenian premier's visit to the USA.
In response to the newspaper's inquiry about the resumption of the
Millennium Challenge project in Armenia, the PR Department, Government
of Armenia, reported that the government has always cooperated with
the Millennium Challenge Corporation and had the opportunity to get
involved in the program.
"Armenia meets most of the requirements now. When the Armenian
government meets all the requirements, it will resume the negotiations
for involvement in the program," says the report.
Armenian News - Tert.am
10:06 ~U 17.10.13
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan's visit to the United States
last December was followed by reports that the Millennium Challenge
Corporation (MCC) would resume its programs in Armenia this year.
The reason was the domestic political situation in Armenia, the
country's declining pro-Russian orientation and adopting a policy of
European integration. However, according to the information at the
newspaper's disposal, the US refused to resume the Millennium Challenge
projects in Armenia as the country did not meet the requirements.
Armenia's decision in favor of the Customs Union must have had
influenced the US side's intentions. It may also be the reason for
the postponement of the Armenian premier's visit to the USA.
In response to the newspaper's inquiry about the resumption of the
Millennium Challenge project in Armenia, the PR Department, Government
of Armenia, reported that the government has always cooperated with
the Millennium Challenge Corporation and had the opportunity to get
involved in the program.
"Armenia meets most of the requirements now. When the Armenian
government meets all the requirements, it will resume the negotiations
for involvement in the program," says the report.
Armenian News - Tert.am