READOUT OF THE PRESIDENT’S CALL WITH PRESIDENT ALIYEV OF AZERBAIJAN

Targeted News Service
April 7, 2009 Tuesday 10:10 PM EST

The White House released the following news release:

The President had a good conversation with President Aliyev. He
reaffirmed U.S commitment to a strong relationship with Azerbaijan and
to supporting progress toward a resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict. The President also underscored the importance of
Turkish-Armenian reconciliation, which will lead to greater peace
and security in the region.