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July 23 2010
Matthew Bryza: Azerbaijan established itself as a key partner of the
United States
23.07.2010 07:30
Azerbaijan, Baku, July 23 /Trend I.Huseynov/
Azerbaijan established itself as a key partner of the United States,
said Matthew Bryza Ex-co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, who nominated
as the U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan, during his speech at the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee, the Senate reported.
"Azerbaijan established itself as a key partner of the United States.
Azerbaijan has provided critical cooperation on counterterrorism,
working closely with us on a range of important initiatives", Matthew
Bryza said.
Bryza informed the senators about Azerbaijan
"Azerbaijan is an important partner of the United States. Located at
the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, and
bordering Iran, Azerbaijan is a secular state with a Muslim-majority
population, rich history, and religious and ethnic diversity.
Azerbaijan's major hydrocarbon resources have driven its economic
growth at one of the fastest rates in the
world in recent years", Matthew Bryza said.
According to him, the day after the terror attacks of September 11
Azerbaijan immediately offered US unlimited overflights of Azerbaijan
for U.S. military aircraft. Today, Azerbaijan continues to provide
valuable overflight, refuelling, and landing rights for U.S. and
coalition
aircraft bound for Afghanistan. Azerbaijan is also an important
partner in the Northern Distribution Network, allowing the United
States to transit nonlethal goods through its territory en route to
Afghanistan. Azerbaijan has also contributed troops to U.S. and
coalition military operations in Afghanistan, as well as Kosovo and
Iraq.
Matthew Bryza told about Nagorno Karabakh settlement.
"I also look forward, if confirmed, to helping advance a peaceful
Nagorno Karabakh settlement. There can be no military solution to this
long-standing conflict; rather, negotiation and dialogue hold the key
to resolving this issue and bringing peace and stability to the
Caucasus region. I am proud of the vibrant partnership my Russian and
French counterparts and I developed as Co-Chairs of the OSCE's Minsk
Group and the work we did together to try and bring Azerbaijan and
Armenia closer to a negotiated solution based on the principles
contained in the Helsinki Final Act, specifically those related to
refraining from the threat or use of force, the territorial integrity
of States, and the equal rights and self-determination of peoples. If
confirmed, I will
support my successor as U.S. Co-Chair, Ambassador Robert Bradtke, and
his two Minsk Group colleagues in their efforts to pursue an agreed
resolution between the two countries", Bryza said.
From: A. Papazian
July 23 2010
Matthew Bryza: Azerbaijan established itself as a key partner of the
United States
23.07.2010 07:30
Azerbaijan, Baku, July 23 /Trend I.Huseynov/
Azerbaijan established itself as a key partner of the United States,
said Matthew Bryza Ex-co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, who nominated
as the U.S. ambassador to Azerbaijan, during his speech at the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee, the Senate reported.
"Azerbaijan established itself as a key partner of the United States.
Azerbaijan has provided critical cooperation on counterterrorism,
working closely with us on a range of important initiatives", Matthew
Bryza said.
Bryza informed the senators about Azerbaijan
"Azerbaijan is an important partner of the United States. Located at
the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia, and
bordering Iran, Azerbaijan is a secular state with a Muslim-majority
population, rich history, and religious and ethnic diversity.
Azerbaijan's major hydrocarbon resources have driven its economic
growth at one of the fastest rates in the
world in recent years", Matthew Bryza said.
According to him, the day after the terror attacks of September 11
Azerbaijan immediately offered US unlimited overflights of Azerbaijan
for U.S. military aircraft. Today, Azerbaijan continues to provide
valuable overflight, refuelling, and landing rights for U.S. and
coalition
aircraft bound for Afghanistan. Azerbaijan is also an important
partner in the Northern Distribution Network, allowing the United
States to transit nonlethal goods through its territory en route to
Afghanistan. Azerbaijan has also contributed troops to U.S. and
coalition military operations in Afghanistan, as well as Kosovo and
Iraq.
Matthew Bryza told about Nagorno Karabakh settlement.
"I also look forward, if confirmed, to helping advance a peaceful
Nagorno Karabakh settlement. There can be no military solution to this
long-standing conflict; rather, negotiation and dialogue hold the key
to resolving this issue and bringing peace and stability to the
Caucasus region. I am proud of the vibrant partnership my Russian and
French counterparts and I developed as Co-Chairs of the OSCE's Minsk
Group and the work we did together to try and bring Azerbaijan and
Armenia closer to a negotiated solution based on the principles
contained in the Helsinki Final Act, specifically those related to
refraining from the threat or use of force, the territorial integrity
of States, and the equal rights and self-determination of peoples. If
confirmed, I will
support my successor as U.S. Co-Chair, Ambassador Robert Bradtke, and
his two Minsk Group colleagues in their efforts to pursue an agreed
resolution between the two countries", Bryza said.
From: A. Papazian