U.S. Calls on Azerbaijan to Return Troops to Initial Positions

The United States called on Azerbaijan to return its troops to their initial positions, after Azerbaijani forces last week launched a large-scale attack on Armenia’s sovereign territory.

“We call on Azerbaijan to return troops to their initial positions,” said the U.S. Embassy in Armenia after being asked to comment by Channel 1 news.

“We urge that the cessation of hostilities and disengagement of military forces be maintained, and work to resolve all outstanding issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan through peaceful negotiations continued.  The United States is prepared to do whatever it can to support these efforts,” the embassy added.