US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met in Rio de Janeiro on the margins of the G20 conference and discussed the importance of a dignified and durable peace in the South Caucasus. This is noted in a readout attributable to US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller.

"The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed the need for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in Lebanon that fully implements United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and allows citizens on both sides of the border to return to their homes. They also discussed ongoing humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the need to bring the war to an end and secure the release of all hostages. They further discussed the importance of a dignified and durable peace in the South Caucasus," the readout states.