Azerbaijan, Baku, 18 September/ Trend , corr R. Novruzov/ Leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia are prepared to solve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Matthew Bryza, US co-chairman of OSCE Minsk group said.
"US fully support sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and prepared to help solve the conflict. The agreement should be reached on the base of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan," Bryza said to journalists in Baku.
The conflict between the two countries of the South Caucasus began in 1988 due to Armenian territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Since 1992, Armenian Armed Forces have occupied 20% of Azerbaijan including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and its seven surrounding districts. In 1994, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement at which time the active hostilities ended. The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Russia, France, and the US) are currently holding peaceful negotiations.
The solution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is very important. US is prepared to assist sides in reaching agreement, Bryza said.
"Azerbaijan can rely on US assistance both in difficult times and in peace," diplomat said.
This week, US co-chairman of OSCE Minsk Group visited the region of Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict, held talks with Azerbaijani and Armenian leadership and discussed the upcoming visit of foreign ministers of both countries to be held in New York within meeting of UN General Assembly.
The peace agreement between the two countries should be reached in a way that we will suit both parties. The agreement should be honest and accepted by both parties, Bryza said.
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