Press Releases

Yerevan, Armenia – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement at the conclusion of her Congressional delegation trip to Yerevan, Armenia:

"Our Congressional delegation traveled to Armenia, an important front in the battle between democracy and autocracy. Throughout our engagements in Yerevan, the capital, we conveyed a strong message of support for Armenia's democracy and security, particularly following Azerbaijan's offensive against Armenia. Our visit was planned before the September 12th initiation of hostilities.

Yerevan, Armenia – Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered an address at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts to reaffirm America's strong support for the people of Armenia and for their security and democracy. Below are the Speaker's remarks:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Madam Ambassador. Thank you for your kind introduction. More importantly, thank you for your outstanding leadership representing the American people and our American values here in Armenia. We wish you the very best in your next post. But thank you for your ongoing service, a lifetime of commitment to democracy and American values.

Thank you to the journalists, activists, civil society and political leaders who are here with taking – you all are taking Armenia to a peaceful, prosperous, democratic future. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yerevan, Armenia – Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Congressional delegation to Armenia held a press conference with Speaker Alen Simonyan of the Armenian National Assembly. Below is the full transcript:

Speaker Pelosi. Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Thank you for hosting our Congressional delegation and for your commitment to strengthening the partnership between our two countries and between our two Parliaments. Thank you for emphasizing that a very important part of our visit was to continue our communication.

Yerevan, Armenia – Speaker Nancy Pelosi is leading a Congressional delegation to Armenia to highlight the strong commitment of the United States to security, economic prosperity, and democratic governance in Armenia and the Caucasus region. Speaker Pelosi is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit Armenia since the Republic achieved its independence.

Berlin – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement on the conclusion of the 2022 G7 Speakers' Summit:

"The central message of the G7 Speakers' Summit was to declare, clearly and in one voice, that we stand in unwavering solidarity with Ukraine.

"All G7 Speakers were moved by the powerful presentation on the war in Ukraine by Ukrainian Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk during the opening session. Prior to his address, it was my privilege to engage in a bilateral meeting with him, where he conveyed the Rada's thanks for America's ongoing support. We discussed ways we can continue to work together to help Ukraine achieve victory, including with additional security assistance.

Berlin – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock of Germany for a bilateral meeting. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks:

Berlin – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued this statement after holding a bilateral meeting with Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany at the Federal Chancellery and a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock of Germany at the Federal Foreign Office:

"Today, I had the privilege to meet with Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to salute our German allies for their leadership in supporting Ukraine and to discuss ways to further strengthen our valued partnership.

Berlin – Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk of Ukraine, President Bärbel Bas of the German Bundestag and President Roberta Metsola of the European Parliament for a press conference at the G7 Speakers' Summit. Below are the Speaker's remarks: