State Department: US welcomes EU efforts to strengthen trust between Armenia, Azerbaijan

• 01.27.2023, 10:00
•  Europe,  EEU,  America,  Region,  World,  Armenia

The US is committed to Armenia Azerbaijan peace negotiations. It welcomes efforts by partners, including the European Union, to build confidence in the region and to ensure an environment conducive to direct dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan.  US Department of State principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel noted this during Thursday’s Department press briefing while commenting on the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry about the monitoring mission of the EU in Armenia.

“Specifically, about Russia’s role, the U.S. was not involved in the November [20]20 ceasefire brokered by Russia between Armenia and Azerbaijan that resulted in the deployment of Russian peacekeepers, so I just wouldn’t have anything additional to offer on that. But of course, as you know, (…), this is something that is deeply important to the Secretary, something he’s paid close attention to and been deeply engaged on,” added the US State Department deputy spokesperson.