OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs will visit the region later this month to meet with the presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan and prepare for their next summit, Co-Chair of the Minsk Group James Warlick told Trend agency.

He believes recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh’s independence may lead to a dangerous military response from Azerbaijan.

“Both Armenia and Azerbaijan have committed themselves to a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. We hold them to their commitment and continue to work with the sides on a negotiated settlement,” he said.

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.

“The co-chairs will travel to the region later this month to meet the presidents and prepare for their next summit,” said Warlick. “We expect their meeting to advance the negotiation process and contribute to the stabilization of the security situation.”