Sean McCormack: "US regrets the tragic events in Khojaly and condemns attacks on civilians"

He sent condolences to the families and friends of the victims of Khojaly tragedy, APA reports.

"We send our condolences to the families and friends of the victims of that tragedy. In order to prevent any further loss of life, it is vital that a peaceful and just solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict be found as soon as possible. The United States recognizes Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and remains committed to helping facilitate a negotiated settlement as one of the three co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group," he noted.

Azerbaijani community of the United States has sent a letter to the US Secretary of State asking for assessment of the tragedy.