Azeri President Discusses Energy, Karabakh With State Dept. Envoy

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By Asbarez Staff on Feb 19th, 2010

BAKU (News.az) – Azeri President Ilham Aliyev met Friday with U.S.
Deputy Secretary of State for Political Affairs William Burns for
talks that centered on energy and the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict, the
AzerTaj state news agency reported.

Speaking to the visiting envoy, Aliyev described relations between
Azerbaijan and the United States as a `high-level partnership in
various spheres,’ and expressed confidence that ties would continue to
develop.

The Azeri President reiterated that Burns` current visit would
contribute to expanding relationship between the two countries.

For his part, the American diplomat said Washington attaches great
importance to its relationship with Azerbaijan. He also underscored
the Obama administration’s determination to strengthen ties with Baku.

Regional and international issues were also on the agenda of the meeting.