US applauds truce in Karabakh conflict zone

Washington, April 6, AZERTAC The United States applauded a ceasefire agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, said US Department of State Deputy Spokesman Mark Toner at a news briefing. "The United States does welcome both sides' confirmation of a ceasefire." "It's a very nascent ceasefire but we are encouraged that it does seem to have taken hold. And we're actively engaging with both sides to urge them to strictly adhere to the ceasefire," he added.