US vice president to discuss energy issues and war on terror in Baku

Novosti-Azerbaijan reports with reference to White House that Cheney's visit to Azerbaijan will be held on September 3 in the framework of his trip to the South Caucasus region, which will start on September 2.

It is noted that the United States want to help Azerbaijan develop its energy reserves and ensure their safe supply to the market which responds to the mutual interests of not only the United States but also all of the European countries.

"Azerbaijan offers great opportunities for development and supply of additional energy sources both from the Caspian region as well as Central Asia to the international markets", says the statement.

In the framework of the visit, the sides will also discuss the peaceful resolution of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict over Nagorno Karabakh conflict, US support of efforts for strengthening democracy and supremacy of law in Azerbaijan, preparing to hold presidential elections.

Presidential elections will be held in Azerbaijan on October 15 of this year.

Cheney will also discuss the recent events in Georgia and issues of war on terror in Baku.

"Azerbaijan is an important partner not only in the framework of cooperation in combat with terrorism. Azerbaijan's peacekeeping forces are deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. The US vice president will express gratitude to Azerbaijan for this help", says the statement.