POLITICS
US Secretary of State congratulates Azerbaijan on Republic Day
Washington, June 7, AZERTAC
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has sent a congratulatory message to the leadership and the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Republic Day. In his message, Tillerson says: "On behalf of the American people, I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the Azerbaijani people on the commemoration of their Republic Day."
"The United States and Azerbaijan share a strong partnership, built through years of cooperation on energy and security issues as well as dialogue on democratic principles. As the month of Ramadan begins, I also congratulate Azerbaijan on its rich history, including the establishment of the first Muslim-majority parliamentary republic 99 years ago. Then, as now, you had a vision and worked to make it a reality. The United States encourages efforts to build a more secure and prosperous nation that respects the fundamental freedoms of its people. We also remain committed to the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict."
"The United States looks forward to even greater cooperation with Azerbaijan across all areas of our relationship in the years to come," the US Secretary of State concludes.
Yusif Babanli
Special Correspondent