Yerevan, September 1. ArmInfo. US-Armenian relations have been developing, particularly, in defense and security, US investments though slowly but have been growing, US Ambassador John Evans who is completing his diplomatic mission in Armenia says in an interview to Radio Liberty.
He says that Americans and Armenians have common basic values. Armenia has all prerequisites for becoming the leader of democratic processes in the region. However, there is no political culture in the country yet and there is still psychological fear lest the ordinary voter might be allowed to determine his fate on his own. Evans says that the elections of 2007 and 2008 may become a significant step towards deeper democracy in Armenia and the Armenian authorities are working to this end. International organizations will certainly help Armenia to ensure electoral transparency, however, the key subject during the elections will be the Armenian people.
Evans points out progress in all spheres of bilateral cooperation. In the last four years US investments have been slowing but steadily growing. In order to attract big US investments Armenia should improve its court and education systems, reform tax and customs services.
Evans says that the US may significantly help to overcome the discrepancy between the development of Yerevan and the regions. However, the most serious task is to form effective, stable energy system.
Evans says that it was good that the OSCE MG co-chairs have promulgated the Karabakh conflict settlement principles, particularly, the ones stressing the inadmissibility of new war and the necessity of negotiations.
Evans has not got any new appointment. He says that he is not resigning against his will and that he has served his president well.
Evans does not retract his words that the actions organized by the Young Turkish government against Armenians in 1915 were Genocide.
Evans says that he is very much satisfied with his work in Armenia.
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