On September 13, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Philip Ricker, the chief advisor of the US State Department on Caucasus negotiations.

Axar.az reports that the large-scale provocations caused by the Armenian armed forces in Kalbajar, Lachin and Zangilan directions of the border of the two countries on September 13 were discussed.

The head of state noted that Azerbaijan has taken measures to respond to these provocations by Armenia and that the political and military leadership of Armenia is fully responsible for the provocations.

During the conversation, the importance of ensuring peace and stability in the region, normalizing relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and continuing the peace agenda was emphasized.