Bono arrived in the region to discuss the peace treaty between Baku and Yerevan
On Wednesday, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan received Louis Bono, Senior adviser to the US State Department for negotiations in the Caucasus. According to the Foreign Ministry, the parties discussed issues related to the security situation in the South Caucasus. In particular, the process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including the peace treaty, was touched upon.
Mirzoyan presented the latest situation to Bono, stressing Armenia's commitment to mutual recognition of territorial integrity and delimitation of borders based on the Alma Ata Declaration. As for unblocking regional communications, Mirzoyan reiterated Yerevan's position that this should be done on the basis of the principles of sovereignty, jurisdiction and reciprocity, the Armenian Foreign Ministry reports.
Concerning the request of Turan agency, the US Embassy in Baku answered that "During his trip to the region this week, Louis Bono, Senior Adviser for the Caucasus negotiations, will meet with senior Azerbaijani officials to discuss efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia."
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