President Aliyev to discuss Karabakh problem during his visit to US

"Measures are being implemented in the field of uniting our efforts to solve global world, energy and other issues as well as establishing peace in a number of hot spots of the world in cooperation with the United States," Hasanov said.

"We are jointly cooperating in energy and transport projects in the Caspian Sea basin. The US also supports Azerbaijan’s integration into world unions. There exists a close cooperation between several NGOs, democratic institutions of the US and Azerbaijan with regard to democratization and protection of humans rights," he added.

During the visit, the discussions will focus on Azerbaijan-US both bilateral and international relations as well as regional relations in the South Caucasus and Eurasia.
Hasanov also said the United States as co-chair of OSCE Minsk Group will focus attention on preserve of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity.

"The meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian Presidents at Rambouillet, and talks between the Minsk Group co-chairs and the Presidents before that have represented certain positive nuances. We strongly want that the problem be solved this year. We want main principles to be put forward and pressures be exerted on the sides to agree to these principles. Truth is known, Armenia has occupied the territories of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan has the right to liberate its territories. Actions will be taken about that. We not only expect the United States and Minsk Group co-chairing countries but also have confidence in them to exert pressure on Armenia. Who is responsible for implementation of the UN Resolution? If Russia, France, US ignore it the OSCE Minsk Group is needless institution then. It is natural that the United States does not want that the war break out in the South Caucasus, we do no want it either. We do not want our oil revenues to be spent on war. However, for the sake of liberation of our territories we'll mobilize not only oil revenues but also families incomes. It is important to put pressure on Armenia to prevent war," Hasanov emphasized.

According to APA, the head of the department does not think that the Azerbaijan-US talks will also focus on Iran issue. He said Iran and US will decide their relations themselves.

"This issue concerns these two countries. We have relations with the US as well as with Iran. Our citizens have close contact with Iran," he concluded.