Russia and the United States have been effective partners in the development of multi-lateral solutions to global challenges, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs stated.

"As OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, the United States, Russia and France are closely coordinating efforts to achieve a peaceful, negotiated settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict,” Philip Gordon said during a hearing on U.S.-Russian relations, according to Trend News.