US Secretary of State Reiterates Call for Immediate Opening of Two Corridors

The United States is deeply concerned about the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, as stated in a message from Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

“We note that humanitarian supplies are positioned near both the Lachin and Aghdam routes, and we reiterate our call for the immediate and simultaneous opening of both corridors to allow urgently needed humanitarian supplies to reach men, women, and children in Nagorno-Karabakh. We also call on leaders to refrain from any actions that escalate tensions or detract from this goal. The use of force to resolve disputes is unacceptable.”

In light of the recent increase in tensions in the South Caucasus, the United States will continue to firmly support the efforts of Armenia and Azerbaijan to address existing issues through direct dialogue, aiming to achieve a dignified and sustainable peace. We reiterate that any peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan must protect the rights and security of the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh. We also encourage dialogue between Baku and the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh.

The United States also reaffirms that the only path to progress is through peace, dialogue, and the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan based on mutual respect for each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the statement outlined.