U.S. Vice President JD Vance signaled strong support for private investment in Armenia during a joint briefing with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on February 9, 2026. “There are a lot of people across the world who think that they can make a good return on investment by investing in Armenia... [the Prime Minister] is a guy who can build the long-term partnership to make this kind of a thing stick,” Vance said.

The remarks accompany a historic $9 billion U.S. commitment to Armenia’s energy sector, including renewable projects, and a new agreement on peaceful nuclear cooperation. The initiatives underscore a strategic deepening of bilateral ties, reflecting Armenia’s pivot from Russian influence following the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

Vance emphasized that private-sector investment, combined with government-to-government cooperation, can create sustainable economic growth while supporting regional stability. Analysts note that the U.S. involvement signals confidence in Armenia’s leadership and institutions, encouraging global investors to consider infrastructure, energy, and technology projects with strong long-term returns.

For Armenia, the U.S.-backed commitments represent not only financial support but also an opportunity to diversify partnerships and accelerate modernization. The combined focus on energy, nuclear cooperation, and private investment positions Armenia as a rising hub for development in the South Caucasus, reinforcing both economic and strategic stability in the region.