US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken believes in the capabilities and potential of the South Caucasus to achieve peace, the main adviser to the US State Department for negotiations in the Caucasus Philip Riker.
said in a video message.
“realizing the importance of geography, he asked me to visit this region. Now I am in Baku, from here I will go to Tbilisi and Yerevan. We know that the peaceful process is not easy. I know that the conflict was the cause of great difficulties and suffering of both sides on for many years. But I believe that there is hope. Hope for a peaceful future. I hope that the impulse achieved during peace negotiations can be preserved and open a new page of history to guarantee a brighter future. “
Ricker added that the “real and bold steps” of both countries that “look into the future and wishing the achievements of a sustainable world.”
“As the Secretary of State of Blinken noted, both countries are working on ensuring a more prosperous and peaceful future in the South Caucasus. The United States support a direct dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan and urge to maintain the impulse and in the new year. Real progress has been achieved, and the world promises the best and a bright future. I welcome courage and determination manifested to achieve peace, ”Ricker emphasized.