Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Feb 21 2008
Congressman Robert Wexler: Azerbaijan continues pro-Western policy
though it is situated in the complicated geographical region
[ 21 Feb 2008 17:22 ]
California. Husniyya Hasanova-APA. Members of Turkish and Azerbaijani
community of Northern California have today met with Robert Wexler,
co-chair of the Congress’ working group on Turkey, congressman of
19th district of Florida. APA reports that the meeting was organized
by American Turkish Alliance for Justice.
The aim of the meeting was to demonstrate support of Turkish and
Azerbaijani community to the congressman in the forthcoming
elections. The event was held in Menlo Park city of Northern
California, founder of Northern Azerbaijanis’ Cultural Center Samir
Lutvaliyev represented Azerbaijan. Prior to the event, answering the
question of APA’s US bureau Robert Wexler highly appreciated the
results of his visit to Azerbaijan two weeks ago. He mentioned that
Azerbaijan, neighbor of such giant countries as Iran and Russia,
allied with the West and was an important energy source for both
Europe and the US. Speaking about his day and a half visit to
Azerbaijan, the congressman said Turkish embassy had a very beautiful
building in Baku. According to the congressman, Turkish embassy is
the largest in Baku and this is the symbol of eternal fraternity
between the two states. Addressing the meeting, Robert Wexler said
Turkish Diaspora was on the stage of development and over 72
congressmen were represented in the working group on Turkey in the
Congress.
According to Robert Wexler, the main attention in connection with the
Diaspora formation should be focused on California.
`Because the biggest Armenian community of the US lives here,’ he
said.
The congressman said those who support Armenian Genocide Resolution
(H.Res.106) damaged the image of the US. Robert Wexler said Turkey
was a democratic state and 75 percent of the equipment, supplies and
food for military operations were delivered to Iraq through this
country.