Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

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The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev to urge an immediate reopening of the Lachin corridor to commercial traffic.  He underscored that the risk of a humanitarian crisis in the Lachin corridor undermined prospects for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.  The Secretary encouraged President Aliyev to redouble efforts in bilateral peace discussions with Armenia.  He also raised human rights concerns in Azerbaijan.

Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-call-with-azerbaijani-president-aliyev-10/

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