James O’Brien, Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs of the US Department of State, expressed the United States’ endorsement of a peace agreement and the creation of a stable and dignified peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. O’Brien made this announcement during an online press conference on January 11, addressing the current situation in the South Caucasus and the potential for peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

The American diplomat stressed their enthusiasm for the continued bilateral solid agenda between Yerevan and Baku as both countries work towards resolving any remaining issues.

“There's still work to be done, and the US will be happy to help as much as it can. The US has full relations with both countries, from economy to security and political ties, so it would like both to benefit from a peace agreement, and the US will work towards that in the most acceptable way. This is another great opportunity for both governments to deliver more results for their people,” he said.

The American official praised the impressive agenda of reforms in Armenia and further concluded: “Presidential elections are expected in Azerbaijan, and the country wants to play a role in regional economic development, O'Brien said, and expressed a belief that the peace treaty will contribute to those plans. The US would now like to discuss with both countries all the matters on the agenda, from concerns about some of the people in detention to bilateral matters, and there will be a very full agenda if moving forward, and all with the aim of encouraging a lasting and dignified peace between the two countries.”

Meanwhile, the Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Vedant Patel, reiterated the belief that a lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan is possible during the department press briefing in response to a question regarding progress made in the region following talks by Louis Bono, Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations of the US Department of State, and the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair from the US.

"It's something that the department will continue to work towards. Obviously, Coordinator Bono, the Secretary [of State], and others continue to be deeply engaged on this,” the Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US State Department said.