The UN shares OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs' concern over the recent cease-fire violations in the Line of Contact of Azerbaijani and Armenian troops.

Report informs, statement by the UN Secretary-General António Guterres states.

"We echo their appeal to the parties to avoid further escalation and to consider measures that would reduce tensions.

We also join the Co-Chairs' in urging the parties to re-engage in negotiations on substance, in good faith and with political will. The United Nations stands ready to support such efforts if needed", statement says.