Spokesman for the U.S. Department of State Philip Crowley said that U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Swiss Foreign Minister Calmy-Rey discussed the ongoing efforts with respect to tensions between Turkey and Armenia.

According to him, Hillary Clinton has completed another day of discussions with the leaders of Israel and Palestine. Also, before she departed the region, she had the opportunity to talk to Swiss Foreign Minister Calmy-Rey, and in that conversation, she expressed the strong gratitude of the American people for the ongoing Swiss efforts not only that led to the release of Sarah Shourd, but the ongoing Swiss efforts to seek the release of Josh Fattal and Sarah – and Shane Bauer as well.