POLITICS
US WANTS TO SEE AZERBAIJAN FREE AND POWERFUL, DANIEL FRIED
The United States want to see Azerbaijan free and powerful, said Daniel Fried Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs at his meeting with Azerbaijan’s Minister of Internal Affairs Ramil Usubov, on November 5.
D. Fried and R. Usubov discussed various issues, including current state of media-police relations, civil society, independent institutions, freedom of press, and other issues.
Azerbaijani Minister spoke about the reforms to bring the ministry’s activities in line with international norms and standards, to improve the condition in the field of protection of human rights and freedoms.
R. Usubov said important works had been carried out under President Ilham Aliyev`s leadership to control the crime situation and provide safety of citizens of Azerbaijan, as well as foreign investors.
Assistant Secretary of State said President Ilham Aliyev pursues successful policy to strengthen the modern Azerbaijan founded by nationwide leader Heydar Aliyev.