Blinken discussed with Aliyev peace talks with Armenia /UPDATED/
During a telephone conversation with President Ilham Aliyev, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed support for the talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the conclusion of a peace agreement in this context. This, in Blinken's view, will contribute to sustainable peace in the region.
According to the press service of the Azerbaijani President, Blinken also noted that the United States is ready to support the process of delimitation and demarcation of the borders between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the opening of transport communications.
Aliyev, in turn, noted that the Armenian side accepted 5 principles presented by Azerbaijan for the normalization of relations with Armenia. According to Aliyev, Azerbaijan is ready to start negotiations on a peace agreement based on these principles. Aliyev also brought to the attention that Azerbaijan has decided on the composition of the national commission for the speedy start of the process of delimitation and demarcation. He stressed the importance of opening transport and communication lines.
The parties also touched upon issues related to the humanitarian agenda between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
During the telephone conversation, issues of energy security were also discussed.
In addition, during the conversation, an exchange of views was held on the possibilities of intensifying the dialogue between Washington and Baku, the processes of democratization in Azerbaijan, and the role of the intergovernmental commission in the development of bilateral ties was especially noted.-0-
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2022 May 11 (Wednesday) 22:39:33
Blinken discussed with Aliyev peace talks with Armenia
Baku / 11.05.22 / Turan: On May 11 in the evening, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken had a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Blinken wrote about this on his Twitter account.
"I spoke today with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev about how the US can continue to support the current positive momentum on peace talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia," - he wrote. The details of the conversation were not disclosed.
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