Interfax, Russia
June 11 2009

Washington interested in Nagorno-Karabakh settlement – U.S. diplomat

BAKU June 11

Washington is resolved to assist the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement,
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Philip Gordon told journalists in
Baku on Thursday.

Gordon said that he intends to discuss Nagorno-Karabakh with Azeri
officials and inform Baku on the U.S. aspiration to resolve the
conflict.

At the current stage there is a historic chance to promote peace and
security, and the United States is ready to offer comprehensive
assistance in this area, he said.

Noting that he cannot say definitely when the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict will be resolved, Gordon said that there is certain progress.

Gordon also noted that there is a profound agreement on basic
settlement principles and expressed hope that such a settlement will
be secured soon.

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