Armenia and Azerbaijan are close to signing a peace treaty. Samantha Power

Armenia is close to signing a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, which could end the decades-long conflict. The head of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Samantha Power, said this at a briefing held in Yerevan on July 10, answering the question of a NEWS.am reporter.

He added that the representatives of the governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan continue negotiations aimed at reconciliation. Power assured that the United States will do everything possible to help Armenia take advantage of this historic moment. "The US Agency for International Development and the United States are ready to help Armenia strengthen democracy and achieve peace with Azerbaijan. I am here today because Armenia has the opportunity to achieve prosperity, strengthen its democracy and achieve the peace that people have long dreamed of. The United States is ready to help Armenia make the most of this window of opportunity," added the head of USAID.