BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 30. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is particularly focused on efforts to achieve peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Josh Huck said, Trend reports.
Huck made the statement during his speech at a reception organized by the Azerbaijani Embassy in the US, dedicated to Azerbaijan's Independence Day on May 28 and the Day of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan on June 26, in Washington.
“For thirty-two years, the United States and Azerbaijan have maintained a partnership founded on friendship, common interests, and mutual respect,” Huck noted.
He emphasized that for many years, Azerbaijan and the US have collaborated in combating terrorism and violent extremism, as well as promoting Azerbaijani gas and oil to Western markets.
According to the official, Antony Blinken personally pays special attention to efforts aimed at establishing and developing these ties, as well as achieving a just and lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
“There are currently positive developments in this direction. I think this process will soon progress even further. The United States is always ready to provide support in this direction,” he added.
Josh Huck reiterated the United States' support for Azerbaijan's independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty.
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