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The ball is in the enemy’s field

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"The USA condemns the use of force and threats," U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in Yerevan on July 4 during a joint press conference with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian when commenting on Azerbaijan's provocation at the contact line of Armenian and NKR Armed Forces on June 18.

Hillary Clinton reiterated that the principles for the Karabakh conflict settlement remain unchanged and are based on the Helsinki Act: non-use of force, territorial integrity and people's right to self-determination. The U.S. Secretary of State noted that Armenia and Azerbaijan understand that there is no other way to settle the conflict.

"We urge the sides to follow the ceasefire regime. Its violation only delays the peace process, which has no alternative," Clinton stressed.
The Armenian Foreign Minister congratulated the USA on the 234th anniversary of Independence and observed in the context of the Karabakh conflict settlement, "Nothing can deprive people of the right to live in freedom."
The Armenian Minister confirmed Armenia's commitment to democratic values and establishment of tolerance in the region.

In her turn, Hillary Clinton underlined that the USA has established friendly relations with Armenia since the latter proclaimed independence in 1991.
"Armenia has brilliant history and promising future," the U.S. Secretary of State said. She voiced support for the establishment of democracy, regional security and friendly relations with regional neighbours.
The U.S. diplomat welcomed the Armenian-Turkish Protocols signed in Zurich on October 10, 2009.

"It was a brave step by Foreign Ministers Edward Nalbandian and Ahmet Davutoglu in the way of normalizing bilateral relations," Hilary Clinton said at the same time welcoming President Serzh Sargsyan's decision not to withdraw Armenia's signature from the documents and suspend ratification until Turkey kept its pledge.
"The ball is in the enemy's field today," Clinton announced.
Edward Nalbnadian thanked Hilary Clinton for backing Armenian-Turkish peace deal from the very beginning.

Hilary Clinton said she is happy with the welcome of Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan and Armenian hospitability. She was especially impressed by a big cake with the U.S. flag.