The United States has been taking an active role in processes taking place between Armenia and Azerbaijan, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Monday, July 18.

"We’ve consistently said that we are ready and stand ready to engage bilaterally and with like minded partners, including through our role as an OSCE Minsk Group co-chair, to help the countries find a long-term, comprehensive peace," Price told a weekly briefing.

"Secretary Blinken has had an opportunity in recent weeks to engage with his foreign ministry – his foreign minister counterparts. Assistant Secretary Donfried, others in this building, have also had an opportunity to engage at high levels with their Armenian and Azerbaijani counterparts as well."

Price said Washington continues to believe that dialogue is the best means by which to achieve a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous future for the South Caucasus region, and "we’ll continue to support that in any way we can."