U.S., EU resolve to work towards long-term peace in South Caucasus

PanARMENIAN.Net - The United States and the European Union determined to work towards long-term peace in the South Caucasus, according to a joint statement based on the results of U.S.-EU summit.

"We are determined to continue to stand in support of the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the EU’s Eastern partners and will support the reform path of Ukraine, Georgia, and the Republic of Moldova," the statement reads.

"We resolve to work towards long-term peace, resilience, and stability in the South Caucasus."

U.S. President Joe Biden was in Brussels for a summit with EU leaders on Tuesday, June 15. In the statement issued ahead of the talks, the two sides also said they would reiterate support for the COVAX facility for ensuring equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines, and to work together on ways to promote a global recovery from the economic impacts of the pandemic.