Congressman Robert Wexler: "Azerbaijan is a key energy source for both Europe and the United States"

APA reports that the meeting was organized by American Turkish Alliance for Justice.

The aim of the meeting was to demonstrate support of Turkish and Azerbaijani community to the congressman in the forthcoming elections.

The event was held in Menlo Park city of Northern California. Azerbaijan was represented by founder of Northern Azerbaijanis’ Cultural Center Samir Lutvaliyev.

Prior to the event, answering the question of APA Robert Wexler highly appreciated the results of his visit to Azerbaijan two weeks ago. He mentioned that Azerbaijan, neighbor of such giant countries as Iran and Russia, allied with the West and was an important energy source for both Europe and the US.

Speaking about his day and a half visit to Azerbaijan, the congressman said Turkish embassy had a very beautiful building in Baku. According to the congressman, Turkish embassy is the largest in Baku and this is the symbol of eternal fraternity between the two states. Addressing the meeting, Robert Wexler said Turkish Diaspora was on the stage of development and over 72 congressmen were represented in the working group on Turkey in the Congress.

According to Robert Wexler, the main attention in connection with the Diaspora formation should be focused on California.

“This is because the large Armenian community of the US lives there,” he said.

The congressman said those who support Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106) spoiled the image of the United States. Robert Wexler said Turkey was a democratic state and 75 percent of equipment, supplies and food for military operations were delivered to Iraq through this country.

/APA/