In a statement, the State Department said that Blinken also emphasized the need for Azerbaijan to refrain from further hostilities and provide unhindered humanitarian access to Nagorno-Karabakh.
Blinken pressed Aliyev to assure the residents of Nagorno-Karabakh of their safety and security within their homes while ensuring the protection of their rights.
He also called for a commitment from Aliyev towards a comprehensive amnesty and urged the allowance of an international observer mission into Nagorno-Karabakh.
The Secretary of State acknowledged President Aliyev's public commitments to fostering a future in Nagorno-Karabakh rooted in principles of peace, mutual understanding, and mutual respect. (ILKHA)