VOAnews- writes. Armenia is an important partner of the United States, and we are interested in seeing the US Congress, the Armenian Caucus, an economically developed Schiff said in an interview with Voice of America. Congressman calls for the development of Armenia's economy apart from the high-tech sector, which has great prospects in Adam Schiff.

"I think that Armenia for its national intellectual potential to become the Silicon Valley of the Caucasus. ... It can not be easily blocked, because we are talking about intellectual property and telecommunications. So I would prefer that the United States is more creative work in this direction with Armenia, Armenia for the development of this sector of the economy. "

Important external obstacles to Turkey's blockade of Armenia's economic development and issues related to Azerbaijan, Adam Schiff. He urged US diplomats to respond more rapidly and substantive ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan.

US Congressman Schiff for the importance of relations with Armenia is connected with the presence of a large American community, which, as he says, has an active role in Armenia's life, especially the issue of establishing rule of law in the country.

"Relations with Armenia are important, too, because we have a large Armenian community, which is extremely powerful and is trying to develop the rule of law. I know many people in my constituency who are ready to invest in the country, but our concern is whether these investments will be protected by law. "

But the congressman has concerns about the future of the American administration's position on issues related to the upcoming American community, particularly the Armenian Genocide recognition. Says Schiff, president-elect Donald Trump and his team members have close business ties with Turkey, which could have a negative impact on the agenda in the US.

"I am deeply concerned about the newly elected president and his team members, including National Security Advisor Flynn's ties with Turkey. The President has economic interests in Turkey and Azerbaijan, which is visible in their statements about Turkey. "

According to the Congressman's interest towards Turkey especially manifested in connection with Fatulah Gulen, without serious reasons when they called on the US to extradite Gulen Turkey Trump Some members of the team.

During the interview, Congressman Schiff andradardzav the Syrian crisis and criticized Russia's role in this conflict, which enhances Assad's positions and hamuzum him that this conflict can be solved by military means.

"The Syrian crisis is a major humanitarian crisis, resulting in many more refugees since World War II have, in comparison with other conflicts. I believe all efforts should be aimed at the cessation of this conflict. Unfortunately, Russia has a negative role in this conflict. His actions make long conflict. Russia has said that it has joined the fight against the DAESH, but in reality it is clear that its main target is Syria's moderate opposition. "

He positively assessed Armenia's contribution to accept refugees from Syria and grant them citizenship, stressing the need for assistance from international organizations.

"I'm doing everything that Armenia receive assistance from UN agencies and the US Agency for International Development to help the refugees."

He also highlighted the issue of the protection of national and religious minorities in Syria and Iraq, including the Armenian communities living in this country for centuries.