ArmInfo. On October 21, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan held a telephone conversation with Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried. As reported by the Armenian Foreign Ministry, the interlocutors expressed satisfaction with the dynamics of the development of the Armenian-American dialogue, especially emphasizing cooperation in issues of democracy, the rule of law, protection of human rights, and the fight against corruption. T
The interlocutors discussed the steps being taken within the framework of various platforms, including the US-Armenia Strategic Dialogue (USASD).
The parties also touched upon issues of regional security. The importance of a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict within the mandate of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairmanship was emphasized. Touching upon the humanitarian problems that arose as a result of the 44-day war, Mirzoyan first of all stressed the need to repatriate the Armenian prisoners of war and civilians illegally held in Azerbaijan.