Armenia and the United States signed a new strategic partnership agreement in Yerevan on Tuesday (26 May), as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan ahead of Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary election.
The agreements include cooperation on critical minerals, economic development and the proposed Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) transit corridor linking Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan through southern Armenia.
The visit comes amid growing tensions between Armenia and Russia, as Yerevan strengthens ties with Western partners and pursues closer engagement with the European Union.
Key developments:
- Marco Rubio and Ararat Mirzoyan signed a strategic partnership framework in Yerevan
- The US and Armenia agreed to expand cooperation on critical minerals and supply chains
- The proposed 43-km TRIPP corridor would connect Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan and Türkiye.
ℹ️ Reuters
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