MP appeals to Bush

Baku, May 17, AssA-Irada

MP from pro-government Ana Vatan (Homeland) party Zahid Oruj has
appealed to US President George Bush over the US position on the
Garabagh conflict and policies on democratic processes in the region.

“The US-Azeri relations have been developing on a mutually-beneficial
basis since 1993. But the fact that Section 907 has been kept in
force for a long time has hampered a more rapid development of ties”,
the document says.

Section 907 to the Freedom Support Act, passed by the US Congress, bans
direct assistance of the United States to the Azerbaijani government.

The appeal further says that the Azerbaijani public has lately grown
concerned over the US approach to the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict
over Upper Garabagh and democracy.

“Conflicts have turned into a tool of ruling the region. The
strengthening of the United States’ position in the South Caucasus
region is aside from ensuring the territorial integrity of states
and truly assisting in implementing the fundamental rights of nations.”

The appeal further said that if the US wants to set an example for
the entire Islamic world, it should not compromise the integrity of
Azeri land for its goals and assist the entire society for the sake
of freedom and independence. “The future of democracy will depend on
whether justice will prevail”, it said.

MP Oruj further called on other parliament members to join the appeal.*