U.S. "firmly" supports Armenian-Turkish dialogue

PanARMENIAN.Net - ‌The United States firmly supports the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations, which will positively affect the entire region, the State Department has said, according to the Voice of America.

According to Washington, the Armenian-Turkish dialogue has the potential to increase regional stability, curb adverse impacts, and lead to greater economic development that is beneficial to all.

"The United States stands ready to support this important dialogue as both sides see fit," the State Department said.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, July 11 pledged to build on a recently established process aimed at normalizing travel, trade, and diplomatic relations between their two countries.

Armenia and Turkey last December named special envoys to discuss the normalization of ties. Four rounds of talks followed on January 14, February 24, May 3 and July 1. During their last meeting, they also agreed on commencing direct air cargo trade between Armenia and Turkey at the earliest possible date and decided to initiate the necessary process to that effect.