Blinken, Michel discuss “opportunities for supporting a sustainable and durable peace” between Armenia and Azerbaijan

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YEREVAN, MAY 11, ARMENPRESS. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and European Council President Charles Michel have discussed “opportunities for supporting a sustainable and durable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan” during a phone call, the U.S. State Department reported.

“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with European Council President Charles Michel. Secretary Blinken and President Michel reaffirmed U.S. and EU support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity. They also discussed opportunities for supporting a sustainable and durable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan,” State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a readout.

In turn, Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted: “Great to speak with European Council President Charles Michel today to discuss support for Ukraine, South Caucasus peace, and our deep transatlantic partnership.”

Armenia and Azerbaijan held foreign ministerial talks in the United States on May 1-4. Blinken participated in the opening and closing sessions of the talks. After these talks, the EU announced that a new round of talks between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan is planned for May 14 in Brussels.

The Azerbaijani military has been shelling Armenian positions near Sotk since 06:00, May 11.

Emil Lazarian

“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS