Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu discussed tensions in the South Caucasus.

According to the State Department, Blinken noted that the United States continues to cooperate to facilitate dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia and help achieve a lasting political settlement to the conflict.

The sides also discussed ways to improve coordination and NATO unity in response to the war in Ukraine. The Secretary of State praised Turkey's diplomatic efforts to ensure uninterrupted transport of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea and emphasized the importance of adhering to UN-mediated agreements and holding Moscow accountable for its commitments.