POLITICS
LAWRENCE EAGLEBERGER, FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE, US: “WE ARE AMAZED BY ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CHANGES IN AZERBAIJAN”
“We are very glad, that “cold war” has remained behind, and the United States now is so close with Azerbaijan. Now one of our primary goals is the further rapprochement of our countries. We are amazed with economic and political changes in Azerbaijan, occurred for last period, and we count, that they will proceed. All this has taken place under the direction of President Heydar Aliev.
The countries located a few to the north of Azerbaijan, have faced the big economic problems. Therefore, I was especially subdued by that in your country the economic stability bringing very effective fruits is achieved. It is the important factor and for your country, and, as a whole, for economic.
Democracy can base only on an economic reality. In Azerbaijan, the big successes are achieved and in the field of democracy. Mr. President, during our today's conversation with you we want to find out much, and can be sure, that you meet true friends here”.