U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE: WASHINGTON DIDN’T NEGOTIATE WITH AZERBAIJAN ON ANTI-MISSILE SYSTEMS
PanARMENIAN.Net
08.06.2007 13:30 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The U.S. Department of State announced interest
in cooperation with Russia in missile defense shield basing on the
proposal for joint use of Gabala radar base in Azerbaijan.
"The U.S. is interested in cooperation with Russia in missile
defense. We will hold close consultations with all the parties
concerned, including our European allies," says a communique issued
by the U.S. Department of State.
The U.S. expresses readiness to examine Russia’s proposal and maintain
contacts on the issue. Besides, the Department of State said it did
not negotiate with Azerbaijan on anti-missile systems with Azerbaijan.
Installation of anti-missile assets is being discussed with Poland
and Czechia only.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress