U.S. State Department says ready to promote peace between Yerevan and Baku

YEREVAN, April 5. /ARKA/. The US State Department is committed to promoting peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

"The United States, along with its EU partners, is committed to fostering a peaceful and prosperous future for the South Caucasus region, and stands ready to promote peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan," the State Department said in response to an inquiry by Voice of America radio station about the cooperation between the United States and France and possible prospects.

The State Department noted that direct dialog is key to solving problems and achieving durable peace.

"We continue to try to facilitate dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan through bilateral, partner, and multilateral organizations," it said.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejournet on April 2. At a joint press conference following the meeting in Paris, the French Foreign Minister said that he and Blinken also discussed Armenia's territorial integrity, which, according to the French Foreign Minister, "is being challenged by Azerbaijan today."

Blinken visited France before leaving for Brussels, where the Blinken-von der Leyen-Pashinian trilateral meeting will take place today, April 5.

In a related development, the U.S. State Department announced that the trilateral meeting between the United States, the European Union, and Armenia will discuss "U.S. and EU support for Armenia's economic resilience as the country works to diversify its trade partnership and address humanitarian needs." -0--