Armenia-Azerbaijan talks important for reaching durable agreement -  U.S. Department of State 

ArmInfo. Washington continues to engage the leadership of both countries and offer to facilitate a dignified and durable peace where the rights of all are respected, Matthew miller, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, told a briefing. 


"I will say that we continue to engage the leadership of both countries and offer to facilitate a dignified and durable peace where the rights of all are respected. It is important that Armenia and Azerbaijan discuss and resolve issues directly to benefit the region. We would welcome a role in facilitating those talks. We've seen other countries offer to facilitate those talks. We think it's important that the two countries talk face to face to reach a durable agreement," he said. 


Asked whether Washington will continue offering its potential, Mr Miler said: 


"As I just said, we would be willing to facilitate those talks, as we have in the past, and we welcome other countries doing so as well."


Azerbaijan earlier refused a meeting with Armenia in Washington due to US criticism of Baku's actions regarding Artsakh. As it became known, the meeting was planned for November 20.