U.S. President Joe Biden has sent a letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

Axar.az presents the text of the letter:

"Dear Mr. President,

I am pleased with the steady progress made by your country and Armenia towards finalizing a peace agreement that will normalize relations between your two countries. I want to assure you that the U.S. is ready to support the establishment of a lasting and dignified peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which will finally put an end to a conflict that has lasted for centuries.

The peace agreement not only ensures Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity but will also transform the entire region, facilitating increased trade, investment, and connectivity between Europe and Central Asia. At a time when global attention is focused on COP29 in Baku, you have a unique opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to peace to the global community. As you know, finalizing the unresolved aspects of the peace agreement will require creativity and compromise from both sides. However, I am confident you will continue to seize this opportunity. I invite you to finalize the agreement this year.

I want you to know that I am committed to supporting this cause. My Administration is prepared to take bold initiatives that would help pave the way for peace. I have asked my Senior Director for Europe, Michael Carpenter, to brief you on some of the steps we would be willing to take and also to get your feedback on discussions with Armenia.

I hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to set a new course for the region, one based on shared prosperity and the pursuit of common good."