US policy towards the de facto authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh has not changed. The US respects the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan.

Ambassador James Warlick, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group Co-Chair of the US, told the aforesaid to APA news agency of Azerbaijan.

He said the matter of territories is part of a comprehensive settlement, which would also include a determination of status for Nagorno-Karabakh.

“It is important to note that a just settlement must be based on international law, which includes the Helsinki Final Act and the principles of the non-use of force or threat of force, territorial integrity, and self-determination,” Warlick stated.

The co-chair added that the US does not recognize the regime in Nagorno-Karabakh nor does any other country, including Armenia.

“Nevertheless, it is important to listen to the voices of all of the population in Nagorno-Karabakh as the co-chairs have done,” Ambassador Warlick stressed.