Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JULY 12, 2023

 Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

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OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON

JULY 12, 2023

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

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.  He stressed the need for both parties to keep up positive momentum in talks toward a durable and dignified peace.