AZERBAIJAN SHOULD NOT TAKE COURSE OF ISLAMIC EXTREMISM – US
news.am
May 19, 2011 | 18:30
Azerbaijan-U.S. relations were characterized by many positive
developments in the field of security and energy during 20 years
of Azerbaijan’s independence, U.S. envoy Matthew Bryza said in an
interview with RFE/RL.
U.S. wants to establish cooperation with partners so that Azerbaijan
would not take course of political authoritarianism and Islamic
extremism but chooses an alternative way, said Bryza.
“It seems that Azerbaijan has chosen the right path, and this must
continue,” he added.
There are fair proposals for fair resolution of the Karabakh conflict,
he said commenting on statement by Azerbaijani official Novruz Mamedov
that U.S. and international agencies adopt unfair position on Karabakh
peace process.
These proposals should be finalized until the sides reach an agreement,
Bryza said adding the presidents have reached progress on basic
principles but there is still much work to do.
As regards U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan in the field of democracy
and human rights criticized in the State Department’s reports, the
Ambassador said he is discusses these issues with the Azerbaijani
government. These discussions also cover detention of journalists
and protesters.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Disclaimer: This article was contributed and translated into English by Emil Lazarian. While we strive for quality, the views and accuracy of the content remain the responsibility of the contributor. Please verify all facts independently before reposting or citing.
Direct link to this article: https://www.armenianclub.com/2011/05/20/azerbaijan-should-not-take-course-of-islamic-extremism-us/
