To Record Progress in the Negotiations it’s Necessary to Immediately Cease Fire: J.Warlick

Co-chairs of OSCE Minsk Group  met with the President, Foreign and Defense Ministers of Azerbaijan in Baku.

“We have expressed condolences over the death of soldiers and civilians in Nagorno Karabakh conflict zone. We came to Baku with the message that in order to achieve progress in the negotiations, to avoid more casualties, the fire must be ceased immediately”, the American Co-chair  said.

The diplomat said that the meeting highlighted the importance of the resumption of negotiations and consistent settlement of the conflict. “All that we will repeat in Armenia”, he stated. Warlick also said that he hails the statements of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia about their readiness for a ceasefire.

“We hope that this will reduce tensions along the frontline. While the sides do not respect and do not observe the ceasefire, there can be no talks about political progress. The US has always supported the OSCE Minsk Group and wishes the negotiations to be successful for establishing peace. High ranking U.S. officials have also joint that process, urging to cease the fire. The tension showed that it is high time for continuation of talks to reach a lasting peace. The political will of both sides is necessary for that”, Warlick said.

According to Azerbaijani report.az, Warlick also added that the Co-chairs are ready to launch a meeting between the foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, however, the decision remains after the ministers.