"This year brought remarkable changes to Armenia. The peaceful popular movement that transformed the government has ushered in an exciting new chapter of Armenian history. I look forward to working with the people and government of Armenia as you seek to build strong democratic institutions, tackle corruption, and boost economic growth", Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in remarks published by the State Department.
"Talks on settlement of Karabakh conflict should be restored" - US Secretary of State
"As a member of the OSCE Minsk Group, the United States remains committed to finding a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and urges the parties to resume intensive negotiations as soon as possible", United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in his congratulatory message to Armenia on its Independence Day.