Azerbaijan made great progress over 25 years of independence - US Embassy

  19 October 2016    Read: 1348
Azerbaijan made great progress over 25 years of independence - US Embassy
Azerbaijan has made great progress in it first quarter century of independence, the US Embassy in Baku said in a statement marking the 25th anniversary of Azerbaijan’s independence.
“Congratulations to the people of Azerbaijan on the 25th anniversary of independence. The United States was among the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan’s independence and values the warm friendship we have built together since that time,” said the statement.

“Azerbaijan has made great progress in its first quarter century of independence, and we look forward to continuing to work together in support of measures to promote freedom of expression, political participation, and rule of law, increase economic prosperity, fight terrorism, and to ensure a peaceful and stable future for Azerbaijan’s citizens,” the statement said.

The United States remains committed as well to facilitating a negotiated settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, noted the Embassy.

“On this special occasion marking a quarter century of independence, Americans extend their best wishes to all Azerbaijanis,” said the statement.

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