Secretary Blinken’s Call with Azerbaijani President Aliyev

The following Readout was published by the U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs on Sept. 18. It is reproduced in full below.

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. Secretary Blinken welcomed a halt to recent hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan. He urged President Aliyev to adhere to the ceasefire, disengage military forces, and work to resolve all outstanding issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan through peaceful negotiations.

Source: U.S Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs