In conversation with Aliyev, Blinken stresses need for free transit through Lachin Corridor

Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State Matthew Miller
released a message regarding the phone call between the U.S. Secretary of State
Anthony Blinken and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev today to express continued U.S. support for
the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace discussions and the need for creativity,
flexibility, and compromise in the negotiations.  

Secretary Blinken underscored the need for free transit of
commercial, humanitarian, and private vehicles through the Lachin corridor,”
Miller’s message reads.

The message stresses the need for both parties to keep up
positive momentum in talks toward a durable and dignified peace.