According to the US Department of State, Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on September 1 to express the concern of the United States regarding the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh.
He reiterated the US call to reopen the Lachin Corridor for humanitarian, commercial, and passenger traffic while recognizing the importance of additional routes from Azerbaijan. The Secretary of State emphasized the need for dialogue and compromise and the importance of building trust between the parties. He promised the continued support of the US to the peace process.
