✨ In a hopeful turn for peace in the South Caucasus, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reached out to the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, reaffirming Washington's support for a peace treaty between the two neighbors. 🇦🇲🤝🇦🇿
Armenia and Azerbaijan have been at odds over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, a conflict that has lasted decades. But there's a new wave of optimism! In December 2023, the two countries took a bold step by releasing prisoners of war after their first-ever direct negotiations without any mediators. 🎉 This move built a bridge of trust that's been missing for so long.
Just last Friday, they agreed on the delimitation of their state border, a decision warmly welcomed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Armenia has agreed to return four villages to Azerbaijan, marking a significant stride towards normalizing relations between the two nations. 🌟
The UN chief cheered on this progress, embracing the peace process that's unfolding. Could this be the dawn of a new era for Armenia and Azerbaijan? Let's hope so! 🙌
Stay tuned, amigos, as we watch these historic developments unfold. Peace might just be around the corner. ✌️
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