BAKU: Azeri FM Receives Deputy Chief Of U.S. European Command

AZERI FM RECEIVES DEPUTY CHIEF OF U.S. EUROPEAN COMMAND
Author: V.Sharifov

Trend
Today 22.09.2006

On 21 September the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov
received the Deputy Chief of the U.S. European Command, General
William Ward.

The Foreign Minister praised the co-operation between Azerbaijan
and the U.S. in the defense sector. The Minister also applauded the
bilateral bonds under the Azerbaijan’s Euro-Atlantic integration.

Mammadyarov noted the importance of the repeal of Section 907 of the
Freedom Support Act for more expansion of relationships.

General Ward voiced his satisfaction regarding the relationship
between the United State and Azerbaijan and the level of Azerbaijan’s
Euro-Atlantic policy. He estimated the current growth rate and
Azerbaijan’s future plans as ideal.

Speaking about Armenia’s belligerent policy, Mammadyarov noted its
negative aspects for the entire region. The Armenian aggression will
be discussed at the 61st session of the UN General Assembly. During
the meeting they discussed issues of mutual interests.
From: Baghdasarian