US emphasizes importance of bilateral relations with Azerbaijan – Blinken

The US emphasizes the importance of bilateral relations with Azerbaijan, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a phone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

The US Secretary of State recognized ongoing progress by Armenia and Azerbaijan toward a peace agreement and underscored the significance of concluding an agreement without delay. He reiterated the United States remains willing to support further engagement in any way useful to the parties.

Emphasizing the importance of the US-Azerbaijan bilateral relationship, Blinken highlighted constructive cooperation with Azerbaijan on our shared climate and energy goals, adding the United States was committed to helping make COP29 a success.

He called for a renewed and stronger bilateral relationship between the United States and Azerbaijan.