US hails 'historic peace treaty' between Armenia, Azerbaijan

TDT | Washington

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The United States yesterday hailed a "historic peace treaty" finalized by Armenia and Azerbaijan and called on both sides to follow through.

"This is an opportunity for both countries to turn the page on a decades old conflict," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.

"Now is the time to commit to peace, sign and ratify the treaty, and usher in a new era of prosperity for the people of the South Caucasus," he added. Azerbaijan and Armenia said that they had wrapped up talks aimed at resolving the Caucasus neighbors' decades-long conflict, with both sides agreeing on the text of a possible treaty.