U.S. Supports Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Efforts, Urges Continued Dialogue

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has reiterated U.S. support for Armenia and Azerbaijan to use the Alma Ata Declaration for border delimitation, emphasizing the importance of a durable peace.

Blinken spoke with both Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, encouraging them to maintain momentum towards a peace settlement.
The U.S. has welcomed the recent agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan to use the 1991 Alma Ata declaration as a basis for border delimitation.
Blinken affirmed U.S. support for Armenia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for Azerbaijan's efforts in human rights and regional cooperation.
Protests have erupted in Armenia over perceived concessions in the peace talks, highlighting domestic challenges to the peace process.
The U.S. is actively supporting the region's efforts for a peaceful resolution and has been involved in facilitating dialogue between the two nations.