US President National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan had a telephone conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The latest developments on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border were discussed.
Sullivan conveyed the commitment of the United States to peace, security, and prosperity in the South Caucasus.
The White House statement particularly reads:
“He expressed concern over recent tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and emphasized that military movements near un-demarcated borders are irresponsible and provocative. He welcomed the ongoing communication between the two sides and both leaders’ commitment to resolving this issue peacefully.”
In addition, he underscored the need for the two countries to conduct formal discussions to demarcate their international border. Finally, he conveyed the commitment of the United States to achieving regional reconciliation through bilateral engagement and as a Minsk Group Co-Chair.
As reported earlier, Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with U.S. Presidential National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on the latter’s initiative.
The American side considered unacceptable the movements carried out by Azerbaijani troops inside Armenia’s state borders. Jake Sullivan noted that the U.S. position will be presented to Azerbaijan’s leadership with a demand to withdraw its troops from the Armenian territory.
Adviser Sullivan praised the restraint shown by the Armenian side in the current situation and the steps aimed at settling issues through diplomatic means.
