U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken spoke with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on September 12 and reaffirmed the importance of lasting and dignified peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This is stated in the message of the US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.

“Secretary Blinken welcomed the recent progress between the sides, including the agreement on border delimitation rules. Secretary Blinken and Prime Minister Pashinian discussed the expanding U.S.-Armenia relationship, including cooperation on energy, trade and investment, and education. The Secretary reaffirmed the United States' commitment to ongoing efforts to support a prosperous, democratic, and independent Armenia that will benefit the people of Armenia and the entire Caucasus region,” the U.S. State Department said in a statement.