Azerbaijani Foreign Minister underlines importance of Washington’s support in settlement of Nagorno Karabakh conflict

Gordon noted that it was his first visit to Azerbaijan. He expressed his satisfaction with the level of the relations between the two countries and said there was broad potential in various spheres. Gordon said the United States was interested in establishing peace and stability in the region and underlined that the US was ready to contribute to achieving improvement in the settlement of Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. Philip Gordon said he had visited Armenia and Georgia before coming to Azerbaijan and briefed about the meetings he had held there.

Elmar Mammadyarov said the cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United States was improving, the discussions held during his recent visit to Washington were effective, expressed his confidence that the relations would extend during the ruling of Obama administration.

The Minister said the priority of Azerbaijan’s foreign policy was to solve Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict basing on the international norms and principles and within the framework of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity. He said Washington’s support was of great importance. Mammadyarov said the settlement of the conflict basing on the above-mentioned principles played an important role in establishing long-term peace and stability in the region. Elmar Mammadyarov underlined the importance of achieving it soon.

The sides exchanged views on energy cooperation between the two countries and expressed their satisfaction with the level of the cooperation.

They also exchanged views on bilateral, regional, global issues of mutual interest.

/APA/