Statement by a Group of Civil Society Organizations on the Strategic Partnership between Armenia and the USA

On behalf of the undersigned civil society organizations, we welcome the signing of the Strategic Partnership Charter between the Republic of Armenia and the United States of America.

This partnership opens new opportunities, not only for Armenia but for the entire region, contributing to regional security, peaceful and dignified coexistence, and economic cooperation. The parties also emphasize the values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, the strengthening of which will undoubtedly contribute to Armenia’s development, sovereignty, and security.

We call on the Government of Armenia to fully leverage the opportunities provided by this partnership, intensifying efforts to strengthen democracy and ensuring inclusivity, transparency, and participation.

Remaining a steadfast and committed partner in this process, we reaffirm our commitment to cooperate with the Government of Armenia, the United States, and other partner organizations to achieve the objectives of the Armenia-US Strategic Partnership.

Signatories

Partnership for Open Society

Democracy Development Foundation

Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Vanadzor

Disability Rights Agenda NGO

Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center

Peace Dialogue NGO

Public Journalism Club

Protection of Rights Without Borders NGO

Real World, Real People NGO

Journalists’ Club “Asparez”

For Equal Rights Educational Center NGO

Law Development and Protection Foundation

Analytical Centre on Globalization and Regional Cooperation

Research Center on Security Policy

Union of Informed Citizens

ANI Armenian Research Center