"Secretary Blinken Discusses Bilateral Relations with Azerbaijani President Aliyev"
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, urging Azerbaijan to immediately cease military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh and deescalate the situation. Blinken emphasized the need for dialogue to resolve differences and noted Aliyev's readiness to halt military actions and meet with representatives of Azerbaijan and the population of Nagorno-Karabakh. Immediate implementation was underscored as necessary.