Requires the Secretary of Defense to annually certify Azerbaijan's steps towards Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, and review U.S.
The ARMENIA Security Partnership Act mandates the Secretary of Defense to annually certify that Azerbaijan has taken meaningful steps towards Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh region, including withdrawing military forces, releasing prisoners, ceasing hostilities, and recognizing a right of return for ethnic Armenians. If certification is not possible, the Secretary must review U.S. security assistance for Armenia, assessing threats, current assistance, defense needs, and recommendations for increased support.
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