$1.8 billion allotted to Armenia
Support A1+!On July 4-5, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited Yerevan where she met with President Sargsian and Foreign Minister Nalbandian to discuss bilateral issues as well as issues related to regional peace and stability.
During her visit she also met leaders of civil society and praised them for their efforts to promote democratic values, including accountable governance, free and independent media, and respect for human rights. The Secretary also made a private visit to the Memorial at Tsitsernakaberd as a sign of respect for the 1.5 million Armenians who lost their lives in 1915.
Secretary Clinton's visit highlighted the U.S. Government's strong partnership with Armenia. In 2010 the U.S. Government will provide over $45 million in foreign aid aimed at reducing poverty, improving rule of law, providing better access to health care and strengthening private sector and infrastructure. In addition, in 2010 the Millennium Challenge Corporation will distribute over $60 million to fund renovation of irrigation systems and farmer education.
Most recently, the U.S. Government-funded two-year Global Development Alliance project "Health for Families" was launched on July 1 together with World Vision to improve health care in the most remote districts in Armenia by improving preventive health care counseling and the management of common chronic diseases; and the Alternative Resources in Media project was launched on June 30 in partnership with the Internews Media Support NGO, the Yerevan Press Club and the Eurasia Partnership Foundation to support Armenian media outlets and bring independent and quality news to the Armenian public.
In the last twenty years the U.S. Government has spent over $1.8 billion on foreign assistance programs in Armenia.
