July 11, 2007 - 14:47 AMT
Matt Bryza refused to comment on U.S. recognition of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity
The United States and Azerbaijan exchanged views on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement during the security consultations in Washington.

"Washington has always recognized independence and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan," Azeri Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov told a news conference.

However, the OSCE Minsk Group U.S. Co-chair, Mr Matthew Bryza refused to comment on the issue of U.S. recognition of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.

"Discussions are held. However, there is no universal formula of priority between the principles of territorial integrity and the peoples' right to self-determination," he said, APA reports.