/Public Radio of Armenia/ -- On the sidelines of the London Conference on Afghanistan the Foreign Minister of Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, had a meeting with US Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.

The heads of foreign agencies of Armenia and the United States appreciated the friendly cooperation and high-level contacts between the two countries and expressed willingness to continue taking practical steps to further reinforce and deepen the mutually beneficial cooperation.

The interlocutors touched upon the efforts of establishing Armenian-Turkish relations. Hilary Clinton reiterated the US support for the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey and the soon ratification and implementation of the protocols.

Minister Nalbandian noted that the decision of the Armenian Constitutional Court on the constitutionality of the protocols was another evidence of Armenia’s willingness to carry out its commitments. He added that Armenia expects the same from Turkey.

The interlocutors discussed the latest developments in the process of negotiations on the Karabakh conflict settlement. Edward Nalbandian attached importance to US role in the process as a Minsk Group co-chair country and presented the results of the Sochi meeting of Presidents.

Minister Nalbandian and Secretary Clinton exchanged views on issues of reciprocal interest.