US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken had a conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev today.

The Secretary of State emphasized US support for the peace process and urged both sides to plan further negotiations as agreed in Washington.

The parties discussed the results of the Armenian-Azerbaijani bilateral peace negotiations and further steps.

According to the US State Department, Blinken urged Aliyev to maintain the ceasefire and stop provocations, while exploring ways to strengthen confidence with Armenia to create a basis for peace.