Richard Mills noted US readiness to continue supporting initiatives  of Armenian government

ArmInfo.On August 28, Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan received US Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills. The head of the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers stressed the importance of holding periodic meetings, which are a good opportunity for an exchange of views on the course and prospects for the development of cooperation.

As reported by the press office of the Armenian executive body,  Ambassador Mills expressed regret over the fire in the state reserve  "Khosrov Forest", noting that the United States knows first hand  about the difficulties of combating such disasters. He noted that the  American diplomatic mission is in constant contact with the emergency  and nature protection ministries to clarify technical and expert  support in eliminating the consequences of the fire.

Concerning the work on improving the business environment and  fighting corruption, Ambassador Mills welcomed the efforts of the  head of government in the anti-corruption struggle, which led to an  increase in the interest of American companies and investors to  Armenia. "We continue to explore ways of helping your efforts and  developing bilateral trade, increasing investment," the diplomat  said, noting the desire to best promote the efforts of the government  in this matter.

According to Richard Mills, recently he received many positive  signals from US companies operating in Armenia regarding the  activities of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia. At the same  time, he noted the US readiness to continue supporting the  initiatives of the Armenian government to further improve the  business environment.

Karen Karapetyan, in his turn, thanked him for his willingness to  provide assistance, noting that an analysis of the situation in the  Khosrov forest will be carried out in the near future, after which  the interaction with the American side will become more objective.  Touching upon the positive assessment of the activity of the RA SRC,  the premier noted that, nevertheless, much remains to be done in this  direction. "The reforms will have a long-term character and we are  determined to improve the business environment and combat corruption,  as these steps are a necessity for the development of the economy of  the republic," the prime minister said.

The interlocutors also discussed reforms in the sphere of justice.  Karen Karapetyan informed that at this stage a roadmap on reforms in  the judicial and legal system is being developed, and in this  direction, Armenian colleagues hope for the support of their American  partners.

Karen Karapetyan and Richard Mills also discussed other issues of the  Armenian-American agenda.