The relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan are of deep importance to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, had the chance to speak with both the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the US going to continue to remain deeply engaged on this matter. US Department of State principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel noted this during Wednesday’s Department press briefing.

"On the subject of Mr. [Louis] Bono, he is the lead for U.S. engagement to promote peace and stability for the South Caucasus. And he also represents the United States in the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair format, as his predecessors have in this role," Patel noted, adding that this matter is “an enduring priority for the Biden administration.”

US Department of State principal deputy spokesperson noted that Louis “is a senior leader in the department with significant experience working on challenging and complex issues. And he has the personal confidence of Secretary Blinken and this department in taking on this new role.”

According to Patel, there is still no information about the planned visits of the newly appointed official.

Louis Bono is appointed US Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations