Newly appointed Armenian Foreign Minister Ara Ayvazyan and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Bigan today, by phone, discussed the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh following the recent war.

Ayvazyan, according to a statement released by his office, thanked the U.S. for its support, emphasizing the need for on-the-spot involvement of relevant international organizations.

Ayvazyan said it is vital to create conditions allowing for the return of displaced Artsakh Armenians and to protect and restore the rights of Artsakh Armenians.

The two stressed the need for close cooperation between the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries in fully addressing the interests of those impacted by the conflict.