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Under Secretary Burns Travel to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Azerbaijan
14.02.2010 15:48 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Bill
Burns will travel to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Azerbaijan from
February 16-19. In Lebanon, on February 16, he will meet with
President Sleiman, Prime Minister Hariri, and other Lebanese leaders.
His visit to Lebanon demonstrates the United States' continued support
for a sovereign and independent Lebanon.
During his February 17 visit to Syria, Under Secretary Burns will meet
with President Assad and Foreign Minister Muallim. His trip to Syria
reflects our continued interest in furthering dialogue with the Syrian
government on all aspects of our bilateral relationship.
Under Secretary Burns will also travel to Turkey on February 18 for
meetings with senior officials pursuant to the 2006 Shared Vision
framework for our strategic partnership. From there, he will continue
on to Azerbaijan for a meeting on February 19 with President Aliyev to
reinforce the strength of our bilateral relations and for a meeting
with civil society members.
14.02.2010 15:48 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Bill
Burns will travel to Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Azerbaijan from
February 16-19. In Lebanon, on February 16, he will meet with
President Sleiman, Prime Minister Hariri, and other Lebanese leaders.
His visit to Lebanon demonstrates the United States' continued support
for a sovereign and independent Lebanon.
During his February 17 visit to Syria, Under Secretary Burns will meet
with President Assad and Foreign Minister Muallim. His trip to Syria
reflects our continued interest in furthering dialogue with the Syrian
government on all aspects of our bilateral relationship.
Under Secretary Burns will also travel to Turkey on February 18 for
meetings with senior officials pursuant to the 2006 Shared Vision
framework for our strategic partnership. From there, he will continue
on to Azerbaijan for a meeting on February 19 with President Aliyev to
reinforce the strength of our bilateral relations and for a meeting
with civil society members.