Matthew Miller: Officials from Baku and representatives from Stepanakert should convene without delay

The United States is deeply concerned about deteriorating humanitarian conditions in Nagorno-Karabakh resulting from the continued blockage of food, medicine, and other goods essential to a dignified existence, Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State Matthew Miller said in his statement.

“The United States has worked continuously with the sides over the past several weeks to allow humanitarian assistance to reach the population of Nagorno-Karabakh,” the US official said.

Matthew Miller repeated Washington’s call for the immediate reopening of the Lachin corridor.

“Officials from Baku and representatives from Stepanakert should convene without delay to agree on the means of transporting critical provisions to the men, women, and children of Nagorno-Karabakh – including additional supply routes – and resume discussions on all outstanding issues.

Basic humanitarian assistance should never be held hostage to political disagreements,” he said.