US Secretary of State John Kerry thanked Russia for its steps for Nagorno-Karabakh conflict’s settlement, RIA Novosti reported July 16.
After talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kerry said he was grateful to President Vladimir Putin for his leadership role.
Kerry reminded that just last month, Putin met with the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia.
He said avoiding a new outbreak of violence is in the interest of everyone, Trend writes.
Kerry added that with the the Russian, American and French support, there is a potential for progress in the conflict’s settlement.