U.S. committed to ensuring peaceful future in South Caucasus region -  Philip Reeker

ArmInfo.The U.S. Embassy in Armenia has released a video message by Philip Reeker, Senior Advisor on Caucasus Negotiations.  This is his second visit to Armenia after taking office, he said and  pointed out that he continues to be impressed by Armenia's commitment  to common democratic values despite the challenges the country is  facing. "This commitment represents the future of Armenia and the entire  South Caucasus. I am grateful for the important and productive  meetings I had with the government members, particularly Prime  Minister Pashinyan, Foreign Minister Mirzoyan, as well as civil  society representatives and other stakeholders here in Yerevan. I had  similar meetings at the beginning of the week in Baku, as well as in  Tbilisi. The United States is involved in and supports direct  Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiations at the highest level, represented  by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor  Jake Sullivan. We are committed to ensuring a peaceful future in the  South Caucasus region," he said. The diplomat believes continuous direct dialogue, that is, not  military action, but diplomacy, is key to resolving problems and  achieving lasting peace. "We all realize that this is not easy, but I want to repeat the  observation of State Secretary Blinken during the meeting with  Foreign Ministers Mirzoyan and Bayramov. he said, "The United States  is committed to doing everything possible to support your efforts to  establish lasting peace," Mr Reeker stated.