"The co-chairs will travel to the region later this month to meet the presidents and prepare for their next summit," James Warlick, the OSCE Minsk Group's US co-chair, exclusively told Trend. "We expect their meeting to advance the negotiation process and contribute to the stabilization of the security situation."
At the same time, the ambassador said, recognition of the independence Nagorno-Karabakh could lead to a dangerous military response from Azerbaijan.
"Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have committed themselves to a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict," he said Oct. 10, commenting on the conflict's settlement.
"We hold them to their commitment and continue to work with the sides on a negotiated settlement," said Warlick.
He further noted that tensions in the region are high, and the OSCE Minsk Group has cautioned the sides against taking steps that would lead to another escalation.