WASHINGTON INTERESTED IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH SETTLEMENT – U.S. DIPLOMAT
Interfax
June 15 2009
Russia
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.