Azerbaijan – Heyder Aliyev Foundation
Jan 11 2008
PRESIDENT OF AZERBAIJAN RECEIVES DELEGATION OF US CONGRESS
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on 10 January received the
delegation headed by Bill Schuster, co-chair of the working group on
Azerbaijan at the US House of Representatives of Congress.
Head of the Azerbaijan State noted active and successful cooperation
between the two countries in diverse fields. Bilateral relations and
mutual activity on different levels promote expansion of strong
partnership ties between Azerbaijan and the United States, the
President emphasized. The two countries are allies and partners, he
said. Speaking of the ongoing development processes in the country,
President of Azerbaijan said Azerbaijan’s positions have considerably
strengthened in region. He expressed confidence the current visit
would also contribute widening of partnership relations.
Mr. Bill Schuster, in his turn, noting importance of the current
visit of the US delegation to partner country, highly assessed active
participation of Azerbaijan in the anti-terror coalition, the mission
of Azerbaijani peacekeepers they implement in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He also stressed importance of the partnership of Azerbaijan in the
energy sphere.
BAKU. 11.01.2008. AzerTAg.