US official to follow-up on recent engagements between Azerbaijan and Armenia 

The US Department of State's Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations, Louis Bono, has traveled to the region, Report informs, the US Embassy in Azerbaijan.

Mr. Bono, who will be in the region until May 25, plans to meet with key stakeholders to support the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process.

“This will be an opportunity for Mr. Bono to build on recent talks hosted by the United States and others. We are encouraged by recent efforts by Armenia and Azerbaijan to engage productively on the peace process, and Mr. Bono hopes to build on that momentum,” the Embassy spokesperson said.

According to the spokesperson, Mr. Bono will follow-up on recent engagements between Azerbaijan and Armenia and help advance a better understanding of the parties’ positions on outstanding issues, including rights and security: “The United States continues to support Azerbaijani and Armenian efforts to secure a durable and sustainable peace and is committed to promoting a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous future for the South Caucasus region.”