Blinken appoints advisor for Caucasus negotiations

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has appointed Ambassador Philip T. Reeker as senior adviser for Caucasus negotiations, according to Azerbaijan in Focus, reporting Trend News citing the press service of the State Department.

Blinken noted that the U.S. is committed to helping Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiate a long-term political settlement.

“Ambassador Reeker will engage bilaterally, with like-minded partners such as the European Union to facilitate direct dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan,” he added.