FM OF AZERBAIJAN MEETS WITH DEPUTY COMMANDER OF US EUROPEAN COMMAND
Minister Mammadyarov appraised existent level of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United States in defense field, stressing necessity of intensification of efforts in this direction.
Speaking of the bilateral relations in the frame of policy of integration to the Euro-Atlantic structures, the Minister, on the other hand, stressed necessity of complete elimination of the Freedom Support Act’s 907 Section, to further develop cooperation.
General William E. Ward expressed satisfaction with Azerbaijan’s Euro-Atlantic policy, estimating the country’s quick development and future plans as example.
W. Ward said he had got detailed information about great prospects of Azerbaijan in the meeting with President Ilham Aliyev.
Minister Mammadyarov, speaking of aggressive policy of Armenia, noted its negative aspects for entire region. Therefore, Armenian cannot participate at regional projects and lags behind, the Minister emphasized.
The Minister also reminded forthcoming discussion of the military aggression by Armenia against Azerbaijan at the 61st session of UN General Assembly.
In meeting, also exchanged were a number of other issues of mutual interest.