‘Azerbaijan is proven ally of U.S.’

The American congressional newspaper ‘The Hill’ published an article about Matthew Bryza’s recall from Baku. The article titled ‘Azerbaijan too important an ally for diplomatic ping pong’ by Former Rep. Michael McMahon reads that the recent recall of the recess-appointed American Ambassador to Azerbaijan is just another mis-step in our relations with a very important ally, Azerbaijan.

“The diplomat in waiting, Mathew Bryza, had to return from Baku after the Senate blocked the confirmation of this clearly qualified emissary.  Appointed by President Obama during last year’s legislative break, Ambassador Bryza’s posting expired, and now this important Embassy posting returns to its unacceptably long “vacant” status.

Michael McMahon believes the U.S. should always put the national interest first. “Azerbaijan is a proven ally, and forging a good relationship with this emerging power in the South Caucasus is clearly in America’s best interest. There is no room for partisanship when we conduct our country’s foreign policy,”  the article reads.

“With a population of a little over 9 million, Azerbaijan has sought to align itself with the United States since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991," he said.


/Today.Az/