Philip Reeker Reaffirms U.S. Position on Necessity to Withdraw Azerbaijani Forces from Armenian Border
Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Reeker was hosted at the Foreign Ministry of Armenia.
As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the MFA Armenia, during the meeting high-level foreign ministry officials of Armenia and the USA discussed a broad scope of issues of bilateral interest. A special attention was paid to Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, the necessity for an immediate return of Armenian POWs and civilian detainees, as well as the situation created by the penetration of the Azerbaijani forces into the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia.
The sides reaffirmed the key role of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs' format for the settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict and highlighted the unhindered entry of humanitarian aid to Artsakh.
Philip Reeker emphasized the necessity for easing the tensions on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, reaffirming the May 27 statement of the Department of State, according to which the Azerbaijani armed forces should withdraw to their positions of May 11.
The sides also stressed the importance of the recognition of the Armenian Genocide as an effective tool for preventing similar crimes in the future.
-
17:08
The regular session of the Anti-corruption Policy Council takes place in Jermuk
-
15:05
The Prime Minister sends congratulatory messages to the supreme leader of Iran and the President of Iran
-
11:11
Armenia sends earthquake aid to Turkey
-
10:43
Commemoration of the Pontiff St. Sahak Partev
-
09:16
Some roads are closed and difficult to pass in Armenia
-
19:55
Phone conversation of the Foreign Minister of Armenia with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs
-
18:30
Prime Minister Pashinyan and President Khachaturyan meet
-
18:20
Ararat Mirzoyan with Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group of France Brice Roquefeuil
-
17:01
Humans could land on Mars within 10 years, Musk predicts
-
16:45
France, US urge 'immediate' end to Nagorno Karabakh blockade
-
16:01
Blockaded Nagorno Karabakh launches fundraiser to support quake-hit Syria
-
15:59
Earthquake death toll in Turkey rises to 18,342
-
15:43
Ararat Mirzoyan Held a Telephone Conversation with Sergey Lavrov
-
15:06
French president rules out fighter jet supplies to Ukraine in near future
-
14:47
5 Day Weather Forecast in Armenia
-
14:44
President Vahagn Khachaturyan wrote a note in the book of condolences opened in the Embassy of Syria in Armenia
-
14:20
Azerbaijan’s provocations impede establishment of peace and stability – Armenian FM tells Russian Co-Chair of OSCE MG
-
12:57
France representation to OSCE: Paris calls on Azerbaijan to restore freedom of movement through Lachin corridor
-
11:40
Command of Kosovo forces highly appreciated preparation of Armenian peacekeepers
-
10:16
The United States withdrew from sanctions against Syria for six months the provision of assistance after the earthquake
Most read
day
week
month
Weather
Yerevan
cloudy
Humidity: 20%
Wind: 2.57 km/h
Humidity: 20%
Wind: 2.57 km/h
27 C°
26° 15°
20.04.2024
26° 16°
21.04.2024
Poll