Antony Blinken first congratulated him on the agreement reached in the delimitation of borders between Armenia and Azerbaijan, emphasizing that it was appreciated by the United States. The Secretary of State expressed the U.S.’s readiness to continue supporting the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the advancement of the peace agenda.
The President of our state noted that the agreement reached by the delimitation commission of the two countries was the result of a bilateral dialogue and mutual understanding. President Ilham Aliyev emphasized that the start of demarcation work following the delimitation process was also a positive step. The President mentioned that the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia would soon meet in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as per the suggestion of the Kazakhstani side, to continue discussions on the peace treaty. He reminded that the Republic of Azerbaijan was the initiator of the peace treaty and its underlying five principles, and stressed that our country would continue its efforts to advance the peace agenda and that Azerbaijan had a strong political will in this regard. The President stated that Azerbaijan supports the establishment of an integrated South Caucasus regional cooperation model without any dividing lines.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his country’s intention to strengthen bilateral relations between the U.S. and Azerbaijan, noting cooperation in the fields of energy, climate, transport, and COP29. The President of our state also emphasized Azerbaijan’s interest in developing bilateral relations with the U.S.
During the phone call, satisfaction was expressed with the cooperation between the Azerbaijani and U.S. delegations within the framework of COP29.
Antony Blinken positively assessed the recent steps taken in Azerbaijan in the field of human rights, expressing his desire for their continuity.
President Ilham Aliyev highlighted Azerbaijan’s commitment to its human rights obligations and the continuation of democratic reforms in the country.
