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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

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Secretary Blinken's Call with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan

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Office of the Spokesperson

September 13, 2024

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan yesterday and reaffirmed the importance of a durable and dignified peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Secretary Blinken welcomed recent progress between the parties, including an agreement on a border delimitation regulation. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Pashinyan discussed the expanding U.S.-Armenia relationship, including cooperation on energy, trade and investment, and education. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States' commitment to ongoing efforts to support a prosperous, democratic, and independent Armenia that benefits the people of Armenia and the broader Caucasus region.