YEREVAN, AUGUST 16, ARMENPRESS. US continues working on the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, OSCE Minsk Group American Co-Chair Richard Hoagland told Trend news agency, reports Armenpress.

According to him, issues relating to clarification of the Nagorno Karabakh’s status, non-use of force and other issues are considered as key elements of comprehensive settlement which the sides need to discuss.

“That’s why we – the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs, continue making efforts to organize the meeting of the Armenian and Azerbaijani Presidents as soon as possible for holding talks aimed at moving forward the conflict settlement process. I would like to remind that the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs are mediators. We cannot force the sides to make a final decision. Only the heads of the sides can decide when the time will come to make a historical decision which will ensure peace and prosperity in the whole region”, he said.

Richard Hoagland said after intensification of diplomatic activity, the Co-Chairs will issue several statements in the upcoming weeks and months for ensuring high level talks.