The United States donated approximately $1.4 million in vehicles and specialized equipment to Armenia’s Border Guard during a ceremony attended by US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Security Assistance Programs Shawna Wilson, US Chargé d’Affaires David Allen, and Armenian Border Guard Chief of Staff Colonel Roman Sahakyan, Armenian News-NEWS.am was informed by the US Embassy in Armenia.
The US Department of State’s Export Control and Border Security (EXBS) program provided the donation, which includes vehicles, ambulances, protective equipment, maintenance tools, and modern IT equipment for the Ayrum border crossing point. The equipment will enhance operational mobility, strengthen border management capabilities, and support the ongoing modernization of Armenia’s Border Guard.
The donation reflects the strong US-Armenia partnership in border security. US assistance will help strengthen the Armenian Border Guard’s capacity to protect Armenia’s sovereignty and facilitate the secure movement of people and goods as it assumes greater responsibility for securing the country’s borders. This includes along routes important to regional connectivity and the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP).
“The United States remains committed to supporting the development of a modern, professional, and well-equipped Armenian Border Guard, to contribute to a safer and more prosperous future for Armenia, the region, and the United States,” added the US Embassy in Armenia.