More information about Armenia is available on the Armenia Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.

U.S.-ARMENIA RELATIONS 

The United States established diplomatic relations with Armenia in 1992, following its independence from the Soviet Union. The United States is committed to helping Armenia strengthen democratic institutions and foster sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The United States strongly supports efforts to pursue a lasting and sustainable political solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs and promote regional stability, peace, and prosperity.

U.S. Assistance to Armenia 

U.S. government assistance to Armenia supports efforts to strengthen Armenia’s ties to Western institutions, integrate the country into the regional and global economy, diversify trade, and build resilience against external pressures. U.S. assistance supports Armenian government efforts to develop democratic institutions and create an environment for sustainable economic development, particularly in light of the peaceful transition of power in 2018.

Bilateral Economic Relations 

The United States and Armenia have a number of agreements affecting trade and investment, including a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, an Agreement on Trade Relations, an Investment Incentive Agreement, a Bilateral Investment Treaty, and an Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation. The two governments convene the U.S.-Armenia Strategic Dialogue to discuss mutual areas of cooperation. U.S. investment in Armenia has flowed to a variety of projects, including those related to energy, information technology, agriculture, tourism, carpet and furniture production, construction, beverage bottling, jewelry and textile production, and mining. Armenia has been designated as a beneficiary country under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, under which a range of exports from Armenia are eligible for duty-free entry to the United States. The GSP program provides an incentive for investors to produce in Armenia and export selected products duty-free to the U.S. market.

Armenia’s Membership in International Organizations 

Armenia and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the World Trade Organization. Armenia is an observer to the Organization of American States. Armenia also participates in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s Partnership for Peace program.

Bilateral Representation 

Principal embassy officials are listed in the Department’s Key Officers List.

Armenia maintains an embassy   in the United States at 2225 R Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20008; tel: 202-319-1976.

More information about Armenia is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

ACE Country Assistance Fact Sheet (PDF)
CIA World Factbook Armenia Page 
U.S. Embassy
USAID Armenia Page 
History of U.S. Relations With Armenia
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics 
Millennium Challenge Corporation: Armenia 
Library of Congress Country Studies 
Travel Information

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