As a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, U.S. is committed to helping both sides reach a peaceful settlement to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Jen Psaki, U.S. Department Spokesperson said at Daily Press Briefing in response to the question about the constant violation of the ceasefire by Azerbaijan.
"It's our hope that the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan will accept French President Hollande's invitation to hold a summit in Paris as soon as possible, and that they will agree to structured negotiations that will lead to a peace agreement. And we call on both sides to redouble their efforts at the negotiation table and to focus on the benefits that peace will bring to people across the region. Obviously, inflammatory rhetoric and statements run counter to the principle of reducing tensions, and so we certainly think that that damages the peace process, and that's why we're encouraging them to redouble their efforts," Psaki said.
Asked if she had seen the reports that (inaudible) civilian settlements this time has been bombarded by Azerbaijan in Armenia, Ms. Psaki said: "I don't have any confirmation of those specific reports, but clearly, a peaceful settlement is in the interests of both countries."