RA FM in DC 2morrow.

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for 4-day working visit. http://www.armradio.am/news/?part=pol&id=13154

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meets Condoleezza Rice today and the two sign pact to combat smuggling of nuclear and radioactive materials at the U.S. State Department.

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/photo//080714/480/5d683bd2f23846d1b05befa870736398/

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/photo//080714/480/5d683bd2f23846d1b05befa870736398/#photoViewer=/080714/480/e3900ce9b8ed44ca98f5380ce21e3cd0

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/photo//080714/480/5d683bd2f23846d1b05befa870736398/#photoViewer=/080714/480/0c22b87d830a412a87e7fcf7203577d5

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080714/pl_afp/usarmeniadiplomacynuclear_080714193951

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Nalbandian and Rice agree, NKR settlement only through diplomacy and discuss normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations. http://www.huliq.com/64171/armenia-u...gh-peace-talks

http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2393877&title=Armenian_Minister_US.html

http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=26611

Nalbandian expresses to her desire to welcom new U.S. ambassador to Armenia in furtherance of developing U.S.-Armenia relations. http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=26615

FM meets with Asst. to President and discusses normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations, NKR conflict, Armenia-US and Armenia-NATO cooperation, and regional security issues. http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=26612

FM meets with Chairman of House Foreign Affairs Committee Congressman Howard Berman and they talk about role of Congress in developing US-Armenia relations, NKR peace process, prospect of normalization of Armenia-Turkey relations, and RA's position on some regional and international affairs.

http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=26614

State Dept. briefing in advance of FM's meeting with Rice yesterday.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0807/S00415.htm

"INDEX:

EAST ASIA PACIFIC REGION

Chris Hill Reached an Agreement on a Set of Principles with Six Parties in Beijing
Principles Will Guide the Specific Implementation of a Verification Regime
The Secretary is going to ASEAN/Currently No Plans to Meet with North Koreans

IRAQ

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U.S. is Working on an Agreement with the Iraqis
Agreement Goal is to Assist Iraqi Forces with Security and Fight Against al-Qaida
Agreement Will Provide a Framework for Relationship Between New Iraq and U.S.

ARMENIA

Secretary to Meet With FM Nalbandian to Sign Agreement on Nonproliferation
Meeting Will Also Cover Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenian Economic Reform

JORDAN

The Secretary's Meeting Jordanian FM/Readout

ZIMBABWE

U.S. Will Talk with Countries, Including China and Russia, about Zimbabwe
Part of the Idea is to Work with Like-minded Nations to Influence Zimbabwe

AFGHANISTAN/PAKISTAN

The U.S. Lost Nine Brave Americans in Kunar Province
There is Deep Concern About Cross-Border Infiltration from Pakistan
Pakistan Understands the Importance of Engaging in the Counterterrorism Fight

PAKISTAN

A.Q. Khan and His Network is a Matter of Continuing Interest for the U.S.

MISCELLANEOUS

The U.S. Does Not Have an Observer at the Mediterranean Summit in Paris
The U.S. Is Supportive of the Efforts of the EU and Mediterranean Countries

DEPARTMENT

Any Promises Made to Give Access to Sec. Rice Have No Connection to Reality

SUDAN

The U.S. Will Examine the Specific Charges Put Before the ICC Judges
The U.S. Will Review the Request for Information from the ICC

SOUTH KOREA

South Korea Is Recalling its Ambassador from Japan

...

QUESTION: Can you give a little bit more detail about what the Secretary will be signing this afternoon with Foreign Minister Nalbandian?

MR. MCCORMACK: With Armenia? Well, we are going to be putting out a little bit of a greater description for you coming up here. But it basically is an agreement designed to protect against nuclear smuggling, and obviously, an issue that we can all agree upon, that there be good cooperation between the United States and countries overseas. So it's an important agreement for the United States and Armenia, certainly in terms of our nonproliferation efforts.

They are also going to touch upon issues in their meeting related to deepening political as well as economic reform in Armenia. And I'm sure she'll talk a little bit about Nagorno-Karabakh and where those discussions stand.

Yeah.

QUESTION: Is this the PSI you're referring to? Are they signing up on PSI or something or is this another --

MR. MCCORMACK: No, this is a - it's a separate agreement, a separate agreement, yeah.

...

QUESTION: Okay. On the agreement - back to the agreement that the Secretary is signing today with Armenia, is there - do you have similar agreements like that with other countries, or is there a particular reason that it's needed for Armenia specifically?

MR. MCCORMACK: Well,I can't detail the list for you, but I do believe we have similar agreements with other countries."

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FM met with CEO of Millenium Challenge Corporation discussed restoration of a full-scale Millenium Challenge Account and MCC's importance in developing US-Armenia relations; Danilovich expresses hope that MCC Executive Council will confirm RA's meeting international standards.http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=26630

http://www.armradio.am/news/?part=off&id=13177

FM meets with members of U.S. Congressional Armenian Caucus led by co-chair Congressman Joseph Knollenberg. FM brings to attention of Caucus the propaganda of Azerbaijan, speaks about NKR peace process, normalization of Armenian-Turkey relations and democratic reforms in RA. http://www.armradio.am/news/?part=off&id=13178

Today, FM spoke at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about Armenia-US relations, South Caucaus stability and security, the NKR peace process and Armenian-Turkish relations. http://www.armradio.am/news/?part=pol&id=13176

http://www.panarmenian.net/news/eng/?nid=26625

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It's a good idea to fix up our image with America, but be careful at the same time keep a good relationship with Russia. A healthy relationship with both countries is ideal for us.