The parties stressed the importance of the works conducted in five years in the framework of the MCC-Armenia program which has been aimed at the improvement of life standards of the rural beneficiaries in numerous rural communities, in particular, through the rehabilitation and development of the irrigation systems in the rural areas of Armenia and resolution of other vital problems. The President of Armenia noted that earlier this year he had the opportunity to talk about the program also at the meeting with the Executive Director of the MCC Daniel Johaness when the parties jointly underscored the efficiency of the program. The Vice President for Compact Implementation for the Millennium Challenge Corporation noted with satisfaction that among 25 countries where the MCC is implementing its programs, the best results have been achieved in Armenia. “Mr. President, I am glad to meet with you at the conclusion of the initiative which has brought good results. This is my first visit to Armenia and I am greatly impressed with what I saw. I’ve had opportunities to visit many countries and can state that in this case I see a country which is developing dynamically and steadily,” Patrick Fine said. President Sargsyan said that Armenia intends to develop its relations with the United States in all areas and carry on with efficient cooperation. According to Serzh Sargsyan, a considerable amount of work has been accomplished in the framework of the MCC, however there is still much to be done for the development of rural areas, and efforts on that direction must be continued. At the meeting, the parties discussed also reforms implemented in Armenia.

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