US lauds Azerbaijan-Armenia border delimitation agreement as significant progress

The United States has hailed the recent border delimitation agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia as a crucial step towards lasting peace in the Caucasus region, James O'Brien, the US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, told journalists during his visit to Baku.

According to Report, among the positive steps in the peace process between Baku and Yerevan, O'Brien listed Armenia's support for Azerbaijan's presidency at COP29, the border delimitation agreements and the return of four villages to Azerbaijan.

The US official said he believes the recent border delimitation agreements represent a very important step forward.

He added that Armenia is ready to take bold steps to establish peace.

O'Brien said Azerbaijan is seen reciprocating, which is something that should be focused on.