Emily Horne.
U.S. "concerned" over ongoing tensions, "welcomes" communication between Baku, Yerevan
White House on Wednesday reiterated its concern over ongoing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and welcomed the ongoing communication between the two sides, TURAN's Washington correspondent reports.
During a meeting with Armenian National Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan, President Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan emphasized the U.S. commitment to "continue supporting confidence-building measures and regional reconciliation both bilaterally and as a Minsk Group Co-Chair", according to a statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne.
"Mr. Sullivan conveyed the commitment of the United States to peace, security, and prosperity in Armenia and the South Caucasus region," reads the statement. "He expressed concern over ongoing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and emphasized that military movements near un-demarcated borders are irresponsible and provocative."
Sullivan also welcomed the announcement yesterday that Turkey and Armenia will appoint special envoys to discuss the normalization process.
A.Raufoglu
Washington D.C.
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