Karabakh settlement possible through peaceful means only, U.S. says

PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States and Armenia have many connections and relationships that span politics and go into family and so much else that is very important to us, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in her remarks with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian before their meeting.

“And we have many, many important issues ahead of us, and I look forward to continuing the important conversation that we’ve been carrying out,” she said.

Minister Nalbandian noted, in turn: “The frequency of our meetings proves our commitment to deepen and to strengthen Armenian-American relations. Due to our joint efforts, we elevated our relationship to a qualitatively new level during the last years, and I would like to thank you very much, Madam Secretary, for your contribution, for your efforts, for your engagement. I am sure that this meeting will be another occasion to enhance our friendly partnership between United States and Armenia.”

According to the press office of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, during the meeting, Nalbandian and Clinton referred to Armenian-American relations, economic cooperation, reform process in Armenia and regional issues. They also exchanged views on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, stressing that settlement is possible through peaceful means only.