U.S. Embassy in Armenia avoids answering question regarding prospects  of Washington joining EUMA

ArmInfo. Washington supports the European Union observation mission in Armenia, the US Embassy  told the RFE/RL's Armenian Service, essentially leaving the question unanswered.

RFE/RL had asked the embassy whether the U.S. could join the EU  monitoring mission in Armenia, given that there is reliable  information about the expansion of the mission.

However, the embassy only noted that they welcome the efforts of  partners, including the European Union, to build mutual trust in the  region, as well as to ensure a constructive climate for direct  dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

"The United States strongly supports Armenia's sovereignty and  territorial integrity, added the US embassy in Yerevan," the US  Embassy said in a response.

On October 26, Head of the EU Civilian Observation Mission to Armenia  (EUMA) Markus Ritter, jmet with  Deputy Assistant Secretary of State  overseeing policy for Southern Europe and the Caucasus Joshua Hack  and U.S.  Ambassador to Armenia Kristina Kvien, after which the  mission reported that the parties discussed the mandate of the EU  mission and the development of the security situation on the  Armenian-Azerbaijani border.