OFFICIAL NEWS
AZERBAIJAN PRESIDENT ILHAM ALIYEV RECEIVES DEPUTY CHIEF OF US EUROPEAN COMMAND HEADQUARTERS CHARLES WALD
Recalling his previous meeting with General Charles Wald, President Ilham Aliyev noted that it was very important step towards strengthening partnership between the two countries.
The Head of State also expressed confidence in further development of cooperation with NATO, and described his recent visit to the organization’s Headquarters as very remarkable event in the light of the country’s integration into the Alliance.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed satisfaction with the fruitful meeting General Charles Wald had had with Defense Minister of Azerbaijan Safar Abiyev, and noted that such meetings have great importance for development of Azerbaijan-US relationship. I am sure that your visit this time will be a next step towards cooperation and close relationship, the President said.
General Charles Wald thanked President Ilham Aliyev for taking the time to see him, and congratulated him on the “continued success and leadership.” He described Azerbaijan as the most important country from the US European Command’s standpoint for the future.
The guest also stressed special significance of realization of the joint programs including ensuring security in the Caspian, and for the oil pipelines.
In conclusion, the General stressed once again that Azerbaijan’s leadership in the region and developments taking place here are of great importance to the United States.
During the conversation, a number of other issues of mutual interest have been discussed, as well.
Present at the meeting was President’s assistance Major-General Vahid Aliyev.