Ambassador: U.S. becomes more involved in settlement of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 10 By Sabina Ahmadova - Trend: The U.S. is currently more actively involved in the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, than in past years, the U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan, Richard Morningstar said on Feb. 10. The ambassador made the remarks speaking at a meeting with students of the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy. "I understand Azerbaijan's concern on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. We strive to resolve the conflict, to work more closely with the government. A positive meeting was held between the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia in November last year, and the continuation of these meetings is important," he said. The diplomat stressed that the parties are discussing more specific issues in order to solve the conflict. "We will do everything possible to resolve this conflict," he said. The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. Armenian armed forces have occupied 20 per cent of Azerbaijan since 1992, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts. Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994. The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Russia, France and the U.S. are currently holding peace negotiations. Armenia has not yet implemented the U.N. Security Council's four resolutions on the liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding regions. Translated by E.A. Edited by C.N. Follow us on Twitter @TRENDNewsAgency