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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE: "AZERBAIJAN IS AN EXAMPLE OF TOLERANCE IN THE WORLD"
Azeri Press Agency
14 Aug 2008 12:53
Azerbaijan
Baku. Lachin Sultanova - APA. Executive Director of American Jewish
Committee David Allen Harris has arrived in Azerbaijan. APA reports
that he has visited Heydar Aliyev's grave in Honor Alley today.
Harris told journalists in the Honor Alley that Azerbaijan was
an example of tolerance in the world. Head of the committee said
Azerbaijan had good relations with the Jewish community and the Jews
felt at home in Azerbaijan.
"Azerbaijan's tolerance is a splendid symbol for the world," he said.
David Allen Harris said Jewish and Azerbaijani communities also had
wonderful relations in the US and noted that the relations would
further strengthen.
"Azerbaijan is an important country for the US," said Harris and added
that he would have meetings with Azerbaijani officials within two days.
"There are a lot of issues to be discussed during the meetings. There
is instability in the region, particularly in Georgia. The issue
on Iran, Azerbaijan-US, Azerbaijan-Israel relations will also be
discussed," he said.
Noting that Nagorno Karabakh conflict was the most painful problem
for Azerbaijan David Allen Harris expressed his hope that he would get
thorough information about the problem at the meeting with Azerbaijani
officials. Taking a stance on the recent developments in Georgia
Harris underlined that the situation was very complicated.
"We hope that Russian troops will leave Georgia, peace will be
established in the region," he said.
Azeri Press Agency
14 Aug 2008 12:53
Azerbaijan
Baku. Lachin Sultanova - APA. Executive Director of American Jewish
Committee David Allen Harris has arrived in Azerbaijan. APA reports
that he has visited Heydar Aliyev's grave in Honor Alley today.
Harris told journalists in the Honor Alley that Azerbaijan was
an example of tolerance in the world. Head of the committee said
Azerbaijan had good relations with the Jewish community and the Jews
felt at home in Azerbaijan.
"Azerbaijan's tolerance is a splendid symbol for the world," he said.
David Allen Harris said Jewish and Azerbaijani communities also had
wonderful relations in the US and noted that the relations would
further strengthen.
"Azerbaijan is an important country for the US," said Harris and added
that he would have meetings with Azerbaijani officials within two days.
"There are a lot of issues to be discussed during the meetings. There
is instability in the region, particularly in Georgia. The issue
on Iran, Azerbaijan-US, Azerbaijan-Israel relations will also be
discussed," he said.
Noting that Nagorno Karabakh conflict was the most painful problem
for Azerbaijan David Allen Harris expressed his hope that he would get
thorough information about the problem at the meeting with Azerbaijani
officials. Taking a stance on the recent developments in Georgia
Harris underlined that the situation was very complicated.
"We hope that Russian troops will leave Georgia, peace will be
established in the region," he said.