/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Since declaring independence Armenia made much progress: US providing considerable assistance to Armenia, trade privileges, equal military aid, progress in Armenian Genocide recognition, clear perception of the geographic, historical and economic limitation of Armenia by persons forming its public opinion. Armenian FM Vartan Oskanian stated it when addressing a forum on Armenian issues in Washington. He specifically noted, «Looking back, I cannot say where Armenia would be today without the Diaspora. The Diaspora can promote Armenia, which will a demonstration of its dreams, values. The Armenian community of the US will contribute to Armenia, which will be an ally of the United States. And we are friends indeed. We are partners in fighting terror, non-proliferation of arms, providing for regional security, rule of law, democratic and economic freedom. We are not mere ideological partners, we share values America is based on.» Speaking of the development of democracy in Armenia, Oskanian said, «State building was different for Armenia than it was to the US, as we had to break the previously functioning system and to build a new one. Owing to that we welcome various US programs. We also appreciate the fact of offering additional, targeted assistance for holding normal elections in 2007 and 2008. However, democracy is more than elections. Democratic institutions and processes are not an ultimate aim. They are also a tool to form the necessary political and economic atmosphere, which will result in a proportional growth. Thus, democracy is a tool for development, just like development stimulates democratization.»
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