AzerNews, Azerbaijan
May 23 2013
Barack Obama: U.S. committed to supporting Azerbaijan’s peaceful
efforts on Nagorno-Karabakh
23 MAY 2013, 17:03 (GMT+05:00)
US President Barack Obama has congratulated Azerbaijani President
Ilham Aliyev on the national holiday – Republic Day.
“I congratulate You and the Azerbaijani people on the Republic Day. On
May 28, 1918 Azerbaijan has become an example for the international
community as the first democratic and secular republic of the Muslim
world. We also join the celebrations on this remarkable date of
Azerbaijan,” President Obama’s congratulatory letter says.
The U.S. President said that there is a strong partnership,
particularly in energy and regional security between Azerbaijan and
the United States.
Barack Obama noted in the letter that the U.S. is committed to support
Azerbaijan’s efforts to build a prosperous democratic society and
resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict peacefully, adding that the U.S.
appreciates Azerbaijan’s contribution in supporting our collective
efforts in Afghanistan.
“I convey the best wishes of the American people to You and the people
of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Your national holiday,” President
Obama’s letter said.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
