U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has praised the "significant and historic" diplomatic efforts between Azerbaijan and Armenia toward a lasting peace.
Sullivan made the remarks at a meeting with Hikmat Hajiyev, Head of the Foreign Relations Department of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan on Monday, June 6.
He conveyed the commitment of the United States to peace, security, and prosperity in the South Caucasus region.
"Mr. Sullivan expressed support for talks hosted by President of the European Council Charles Michel. He conveyed the readiness of the U.S. to engage closely and support progress through a variety of means, including in our capacity as a Co-Chair of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group," the White House said in a statement.
State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters earlier that the United States is interested in facilitating direct engagement between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
