Secretary Blinken's Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev
US Department of State
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Office of the Spokesperson
September 16, 2024
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev today and reaffirmed the importance of a durable and dignified peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Secretary Blinken welcomed recent progress between the parties, including agreement on a border delimitation regulation. The Secretary emphasized the importance of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Azerbaijan and highlighted the U.S. commitment to a successful COP 29 meeting in Baku later this year. The Secretary and President Aliyev discussed areas for regional and bilateral cooperation, including the importance of Azerbaijan's adherence to international human rights obligations and commitments.
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