We Want the Lachin Corridor to Reopen Immediately to Resolve the Horrific Humanitarian Situation, Miller

The senior advisor for U.S. negotiations in the Caucasus, Luis Bono, who was in Yerevan on September 14, continues to focus on both the short-term priority of reopening the Lachin Corridor and long-term objectives. This was stated by U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller during a press briefing. He emphasized that the long-term priority pertains to achieving a peaceful resolution as soon as possible.

He did not clarify whether Bono would also visit Baku. “I’m not going to comment, but if you call the appropriate bureau, I’m sure they can provide you details,” he said.

A question was also raised concerning the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. Recently, an American legislator wrote a letter to President Biden, stating: “The United States must recognize this genocide and act correspondingly to save as many lives as possible.” What is the State Department’s message to the suffering Armenian Christians, a reporter inquired?

“We want the Lachin Corridor to reopen immediately. We have made that clear. Secretary Blinken has worked with both the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to convey that we want the Lachin Corridor to be reopened immediately to resolve the truly horrific humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh,” Miller responded.