Yerevan, September 17, ArmenPress - "We welcome Armenia's initiative to send sappers and doctors to Iraq," ambassador of US to Armenia John Evans told reporters speaking on Armenia's involvement in post-war restoration of Iraq.

He said multinational forces in Iraq are facing serious difficulties and the assistance by Armenia is highly valuable. He admitted that the parliament has still to discuss the issue and said that the establishment of peace and democracy in Iraq is in the world interests.

Responding to a question on opening of Turkish-Armenian border, he mentioned that this will be a favorable move for Armenia and eastern parts of Turkey. "We have for some time now supporting the idea of opening Turkish-Armenian border," the ambassador assured saying that they also talk about the issue with their Turkish counterpart.