Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ) has requested that the U.S. enter into formal talks with Armenia regarding the negotiation of a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

Representative Frelinghuysen, who serves as a senior member of the influential Appropriations Committee, as well as on its powerful Defense subcommittee, wrote, in his October 22nd letter to Ambassador Kirk, that "working toward a TIFA between the U.S. and Armenia would be an important step in securing long-term economic ties and furthering our trade relationship."

He also stressed the benefits that expanding trade will have for his New Jersey constituents and all Americans.