The US secretary of state has promised to continue his country’s efforts towards supporting the Nagorno-Karabakh peace process.
At meeting with Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian, John Kerry said that the United States, as a co-chairing country of the OSCE Minsk Group, will continue its efforts 
towards reaching a reconciliation between the conflicting sides and promote regional development, stability and security, reports the Foreign Ministry’s Press Service.
The secretary said that as a native of the Massachusetts state (which has a big Armenian community) he is well-familiar with the problems of Armenia. He said Armenia and the United States have always been good allies, adding that Armenia always assists the security forces in Afghanistan and keeps playing a key role in the maintenance of peace in the South Caucasus region.
Mr Kerry told the Armenian FM that the United States attaches a major significance to the bilateral economic development, and the democracy and security strengthening of Armenia.
Thanking the secretary for the warm reception, Nalandian said that he is very happy to be in Washington and discuss with his US counterpart the possibilities of strengthening the friendship between the two states.
Armenia’s top diplomat added that both the United States and Armenia are unanimous on continuing the peaceful efforts towards reaching a negotiated settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the unconditional normalization of the Armenia-Turkey ties.
He said Armenia is thankful to the United States for providing assistance to Armenia since the country’s gaining independence. He extended his gratitude to the Obama administration for the significant contribution to the US-Armenia relations.
The sides further considered potentials of economic development, stressing the need of expanding the legal contractual cooperation. They also addressed the activities of a bilateral intergovernmental committee, highlighting the significance of the dialogue over visa facilitation and the re-launch of the Milennium Challenges program in Armenia.
Mr Kerry reiterated the United States’ commitment to keep supporting the Armenia-Turkey reconciliation process.
Accepting Nalbandian’s invitation to visit Armenia, he said he intends to realize the plan in the course of this year.