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US AMBASSADORS TO ARMENIA AS SEEN BY ARMENIAN POLITICAL SCIENTISTS
18:55 * 23.12.14
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/12/23/USA/1544334
US ambassadors to Armenia are, first of all, US citizens and Armenia's
friends, which is the basis for the formation of closer Armenia-US
relations, political scientists Styopa Safaryan and Ruben Mehrabyan
told Tert.am.
"Each of them made his contribution. Their professional level enabled
them to demonstrate more skill in particular situations in performing
their missions," Mr Safaryan said.
He recalled John Ordway, who won Armenians' hearts by his statements
on the Armenian Genocide.
Marie L. Yovanovitch highlighted human rights. John Heffern, who
specializes in regional studies, is famous for his statements as well.
Specifically, one of his latest statements dealt with the recovery
of the bodies of the downed Armenian helicopter's crew members and
adequacy of the Armenian side's actions.
Political scientist Ruben Mehrabyan pointed out the "human factor's"
role in US ambassadors' contributions in Armenia's favor.
"Since Armenia gained independence US ambassadors that have worked in
Armenia have always had great liking for Armenia, Armenian people and
culture. Armenia, although a small country, has been and will remain
a most interesting country for US citizens."
Numerous examples of the US ambassadors behaving as Armenia's friends
could be cited. However, they first of all pursued the USA's national
interests, Mr Safaryan said.
Richard M. Mills has been appointed as US Ambassador to Armenia.
Mr Safaryan expects him to be well-informed of the sensitive regional
problems.
"The Caucasus is a most complicated region, and US ambassadors are
appointed to prove that Washington is not looking at the Caucasus
through its fingers and will not appoint 'come-and-go people.'"
Specifically, John Heffern is one of the best experts in cooperation
with NATO, while US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar
and his predecessor Mathew Bryza are excellent experts in energy
and security.
With respect to Richard M. Mills, Mr Mehrabyan said that he is an
experienced diplomat.
"He is well-informed of Middle East problems. I think he comes during
a decisive period not only for Armenia, but also for the post-Soviet
states. I hope he will be assigned a most important mission here."
18:55 * 23.12.14
http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/12/23/USA/1544334
US ambassadors to Armenia are, first of all, US citizens and Armenia's
friends, which is the basis for the formation of closer Armenia-US
relations, political scientists Styopa Safaryan and Ruben Mehrabyan
told Tert.am.
"Each of them made his contribution. Their professional level enabled
them to demonstrate more skill in particular situations in performing
their missions," Mr Safaryan said.
He recalled John Ordway, who won Armenians' hearts by his statements
on the Armenian Genocide.
Marie L. Yovanovitch highlighted human rights. John Heffern, who
specializes in regional studies, is famous for his statements as well.
Specifically, one of his latest statements dealt with the recovery
of the bodies of the downed Armenian helicopter's crew members and
adequacy of the Armenian side's actions.
Political scientist Ruben Mehrabyan pointed out the "human factor's"
role in US ambassadors' contributions in Armenia's favor.
"Since Armenia gained independence US ambassadors that have worked in
Armenia have always had great liking for Armenia, Armenian people and
culture. Armenia, although a small country, has been and will remain
a most interesting country for US citizens."
Numerous examples of the US ambassadors behaving as Armenia's friends
could be cited. However, they first of all pursued the USA's national
interests, Mr Safaryan said.
Richard M. Mills has been appointed as US Ambassador to Armenia.
Mr Safaryan expects him to be well-informed of the sensitive regional
problems.
"The Caucasus is a most complicated region, and US ambassadors are
appointed to prove that Washington is not looking at the Caucasus
through its fingers and will not appoint 'come-and-go people.'"
Specifically, John Heffern is one of the best experts in cooperation
with NATO, while US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar
and his predecessor Mathew Bryza are excellent experts in energy
and security.
With respect to Richard M. Mills, Mr Mehrabyan said that he is an
experienced diplomat.
"He is well-informed of Middle East problems. I think he comes during
a decisive period not only for Armenia, but also for the post-Soviet
states. I hope he will be assigned a most important mission here."