Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wrote on Twitter that he appreciates the U.S. efforts to assist in the return of our 17 prisoners of war.

"I hope with joint efforts together with our international partners we will further register progress in resolving both humanitarian issues and establishing peace in the region," he said.

Earlier, Armenian MOD reported that the Azerbaijani side returned 17 prisoners of war to Armenia with the mediation of the U.S.