YEREVAN, DECEMBER 2, ARMENPRESS. Philip Reeker, Senior Advisor on Caucasus Negotiations, made a video message in Yerevan, stating that this is his second visit to Armenia after taking office. ARMENPRESS reports in the video message Reeker said that he continues to be impressed by Armenia’s commitment to common democratic values despite the challenges the country is facing.
“This commitment represents the future of Armenia and the entire South Caucasus. I am grateful for the important and productive meetings I had with the government members, particularly Prime Minister Pashinyan, Foreign Minister Mirzoyan, as well as civil society representatives and other stakeholders here in Yerevan. I had similar meetings at the beginning of the week in Baku, as well as in Tbilisi. The United States is involved in and supports direct Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations at the highest level, represented by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. We are committed to ensuring a peaceful future in the South Caucasus region,” he says.
The diplomat believes continuous direct dialogue, that is, not military action, but diplomacy, is key to resolving problems and achieving lasting peace.
“We all realize that this is not easy, but I want to repeat the observation of State Secretary Blinken during the meeting with Foreign Ministers Mirzoyan and Bayramov. he said, “The United States is committed to doing everything possible to support your efforts to establish lasting peace,” concludes Philip Reeker.
