Tag: foreign relations

Readout of U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ Meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, met today with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Gyumri, Armenia. Senator Daines discussed U.S. critical mineral investments and regional security concerns, including the Trump Administration’s desire to achieve a lasting peace in the region. He echoed Secretary Rubio’s most recent statements that there would be tremendous benefits from Armenia and Azerbaijan signing a peace agreement.

Readout of U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ Meeting with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Chairman of the European Subcommittee for the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, met today with Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev in Baku, Azerbaijan. Senator Daines discussed regional security concerns, including the Trump Administration’s desire to achieve a lasting peace in the region. He echoed Secretary Rubio’s most recent statements that there would be tremendous benefits from Azerbaijan and Armenia signing a peace agreement. Senator Daines also conveyed his support for Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan working together to strengthen energy security in the region by allowing energy to be transferred across the Caspian Sea, which would lessen the dependence

U.S. Senator Steve Daines’ Meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze

Below is a readout of Senator Daines’ meeting with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze today. You can find a photo from his meeting here.  Senator Daines also met with leaders of the opposition parties. “Senator Daines today welcomed the opportunity to meet with Georgian Prime Minister Kobakhidze to discuss strengthening U.S.-Georgia relations. The Senator affirmed Georgia’s crucial role in promoting peace and prosperity in the Caucasus and beyond, and he strongly encouraged Georgia to work closely with President Trump and his Administration to advance our mutual economic and security interests.”