US Representative to the UN: We note the possibility of compromise on additional routes

The United States believes that Armenia and Azerbaijan will have to make compromises for the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the US Representative to the United Nations noted.

“I want to stress the need for the parties to continue talks aimed at a lasting, peaceful resolution to the conflict – and the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. These peace discussions require all parties to exercise creativity, flexibility, and compromise. And let me be clear: peace in the region must include protections for the rights and security of individuals in Nagorno-Karabakh. Negotiations are vital to a lasting peace. And we support any format that allows Armenia and Azerbaijan to continue dialogue toward a peaceful resolution to the conflict,” she said.

The USA is deeply concerned by the closure of the Lachin Corridor, which has cut off access to essential goods and exacerbated the humanitarian situation. According to the US Representative, access to food, medicine, baby formula, and energy should never be held hostage.

“We urge the government of Azerbaijan to restore free movement through the corridor so that commercial, Humanitarian and private vehicles can reach the population of Nagorno Karabakh. We also note the possibility of compromise on additional routes for humanitarian supplies and understand that since last December the ICRC has facilitated medical transfers for more than 700 people in need of medical care through the Lachin corridor. Neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian access and assistance, including medical transfers, must not be hindered. Full stop,” she concluded.

It should be noted that the UN Security Council Emergency Session was convened at the request of the Armenian government. Yerevan called on the UN Security Council to prevent mass atrocities, including war crimes, ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity and genocide.