Rubio arrived in Yerevan on an official visit.

      U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived on a working visit to Yerevan. The American diplomat's plane landed at Zvartnots Airport, where he was met by Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. Footage of the arrival was broadcast by Armenia's public television. According to the Armenian Foreign Ministry, following the negotiations, Rubio and Mirzoyan will sign bilateral documents and make statements to the press. All events will take place at the airport. The details of the memorandum of understanding have not yet been disclosed. The visit of the American Secretary of State comes against the backdrop of intensified foreign policy contacts of Armenia. In early May, Yerevan hosted the VIII summit of the European Political Community, which was attended by about 40 high-ranking guests, including French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Armenia needs to decide on its participation in the European Union (EU) or the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). He noted that within the EAEU, the republic receives significant advantages in many areas. At the same time, the Russian leader allowed for the option of a "soft and intelligent divorce" in changing the format of interaction and did not rule out discussing the relevant topic at one of the upcoming EAEU summits.

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      Marco Rubio arrived for a short working visit to Yerevan. His plane landed at Zvartnots Airport, where the diplomat was personally met by Armenia's Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan.

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