ArmInfo.The U.S. Department of State has indicated a "key to resolving issues and to reaching that lasting peace" in the Armenian-Azerbaijani relations.
At a press briefing on November 1, U.S. Department Spokesperson Ned Price, in response to a question concerning the Armenian, Azerbaijani and Russian leaders' meeting in Sochi, Russia and the United State's further efforts to help the sides, said:
"So we, of course, were not a participant in this meeting. It is not for us to speak to. But to the latter part of your question, Secretary Blinken has emphasized this repeatedly, including when he brought the two foreign ministers together in New York. We are committed to Armenian-Azerbaijan peace and negotiations between the two countries. We believe direct dialogue is key to resolving issues and to reaching that lasting peace, and that lasting peace, by the way, that both countries have stated that they seek. So, we'll continue to engage over the next months to facilitate discussions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, bilaterally, with partners, and through multilateral organizations as well."
As to whether phone calls or meetings between the Secretary and the ministers should be expected, Mr Price said:
"I think all of that is on the table. We will do what it is we deem most useful to bring about the cause of lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan."
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