Decision on freezing MCA in Armenia may be reconsidered
Owing to the recent events in Armenia and faults in implementation of democratic programs, the Millennium Challenge Corporation administration expresses concern and questions further cooperation with the Armenian government, U.S. charge d'affairs Joseph Pennington in Armenia told a news conference.
"Concerns emerged before the March 1 and 2 events," he said, adding that the Millennium Challenge Account is implemented proceeding from the index of democracy and economy development.
"Suspending the program, the Corporation doesn't aim to punish or threaten the Armenian government but to encourage democratic programs," he said. "The MCC has not taken a final decision yet. So, in case the RA government takes positive steps, the MCC can reconsider its plans."
"Concerns emerged before the March 1 and 2 events," he said, adding that the Millennium Challenge Account is implemented proceeding from the index of democracy and economy development.
"Suspending the program, the Corporation doesn't aim to punish or threaten the Armenian government but to encourage democratic programs," he said. "The MCC has not taken a final decision yet. So, in case the RA government takes positive steps, the MCC can reconsider its plans."
