(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Sabina Mammadli
US Department of State Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations
Philip Reeker expressed hope for a peaceful future in the South
Caucasus, Azernews reports.
Reeker, who is visiting Azerbaijan, noted that the process of
peace is not easy, and the conflict has triggered great hardship
and suffering for all sides for far too many years.
“However, I believe there is also hope for a peaceful future.
Hope that momentum will be sustained in these peace negotiations
[between Azerbaijan and Armenia] and a new chapter of history can
be made for a brighter future. I have seen real and courageous
steps by both countries which look to the future and want to
achieve a durable peace,” he noted.
The official added that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
also believes strongly in the opportunity for peace and the
potential of the South Caucasus.
“As Secretary Blinken said both countries are working toward a
brighter more prosperous future for the South Caucasus. The US
supports direct dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan and urges
this momentum to continue into the new year, Reeker said.
He noted that real progress has been made and that peace brings
the promise of a better and brighter future.
“Each time, I return here I see the growth of the economy, and
the opportunities for the whole South Caucasus region,” the
official noted.
Further, he shared that he's scheduled to visit Tbilisi and
Yerevan after Baku.
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