Azerbaijan is an important partner of the US, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Bridget Brink told reporters during a press conference in Baku June 24.

She noted that the US and Azerbaijan will continue their partnership in the spheres of security, energy, economy and democracy.

Touching upon the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Brink said that the US is committed to working with the sides to mediate for a comprehensive settlement of the conflict.