Statement of policy
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It is the policy of the United States to— (1) support the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan; (2) support direct negotiations between the governments of the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan to conclude a comprehensive, fair, and durable peace agreement between the two countries; (3) utilize sanctions and related measures to deter the use of force as an alternative to constructive negotiations; and (4) welcome and support initiatives of the Armenian Government, led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, to secure a long-standing peace agreement with the Republic of Azerbaijan, expel malign Russian influence from the Republic of Armenia, and strengthen ties between the Republic of Armenia and the United States.