US Department of State Under Secretary Zeya to visit Armenia

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YEREVAN, July 10. /ARKA/. The US Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Uzra Zeya will travel to Armenia and Georgia on July 9-17, the US Department of State announced on Wednesday./pp

Zeya will visit the two South Caucasian countries to engage on democratic governance and anti-corruption; media freedom and freedom of expression; and inclusion of marginalized and vulnerable groups, the Department of State stated in a media note./pp

In Armenia, Under Secretary Zeya will meet with senior government officials and civil society representatives on strengthening the US-Armenia partnership and advancing Armenia’s democratic gains on rule of law, anti-corruption, and judicial reform.nbsp;/pp

She will visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial to pay respects to the victims of the 1915 genocide.nbsp;/pp

Under Secretary Zeya will also engage UN and other international bodies in Armenia supporting members of vulnerable and marginalized groups.nbsp; Additionally, the Under Secretary will visit Haghpat Monastery to promote respect for religious freedom and support cultural preservation./p br