Secretary Blinken's Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev
US Department of State
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Office of the Spokesperson
September 6, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev on September 1 to express the United States' concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. He reiterated our call to reopen the Lachin Corridor to humanitarian, commercial, and passenger traffic, while recognizing the importance of additional routes from Azerbaijan. The Secretary underscored the need for a dialogue and compromise and the importance of building confidence between the parties. He pledged continued U.S. support to the peace process.
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