13:06, 9 May 2023
YEREVAN, MAY 9, ARMENPRESS. The recently held foreign ministerial talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the United States were ‘constructive’, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel has said.
“…last week’s discussions were constructive, and we believe that the delegations from Armenia and Azerbaijan made significant progress in addressing difficult issues. Both countries, as you know, agreed in principle to certain terms and have a better understanding of each other’s points of views. And we believe that with additional goodwill and flexibility and compromise, that an agreement is within reach, and we continue to provide full support and engagement from the United States as the two countries continue to engage in dialogue and continue to secure a durable and sustainable peace,” Patel said.
The State Department spokesperson reiterated Washington’s ‘conviction that peace is within reach and that direct dialogue is key to resolving issues and reaching a lasting peace.’