Blinken: Diplomacy the only way to peace in South Caucasus

The United States will continue to facilitate talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian in a phone call on Monday.

"I spoke to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan today to reiterate U.S. commitment to helping Armenia and Azerbaijan reach a sustainable peace,” Blinken said in a tweet following the call.

“Diplomacy is the only way to peace in the South Caucasus,” he stated.

I spoke to Armenian Prime Minister @NikolPashinyan today to reiterate U.S. commitment to helping Armenia and Azerbaijan reach a sustainable peace. Diplomacy is the only way to peace in the South Caucasus.

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 20, 2023