U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Matthew Bryza has urged the Armenian and Azerbaijani forces to withdraw snipers from the line separating them. Speaking to RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service, Bryza reiterated that there is no military solution to the conflict, and that threats such as Baku's to shoot down commercial aircraft on flights to the region are unacceptable.
“On a related issue, the threat or use of force, including against civilian aircraft that pose no threat themselves, is unacceptable, and runs counter to commitments made by the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia to seek a peaceful, negotiated settlement. We urge the sides to work together to resolve all issues of commercial aviation safety prior to the planned opening of a new airport in Nagorno-Karabakh,” US Ambassador said
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