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    AZERBAIJAN FOCUS OF ATTENTION OF INFLUENTIAL JEWISH ORGANIZATION IN US

    news.az
    May 6 2010
    Azerbaijan

    Elin Suleymanov Representatives of Azerbaijani general consulate
    participated in event of influential American Israeli Public Affairs
    Committee-AIPAC in Los Angeles.

    This year the event gathered together over 1,000 activists of the
    Jewish community of the United States, as well as numerous officials,
    including Congress members and representatives of executive powers.

    The event participants also stressed the geopolitical role of
    Azerbaijan and friendly relations of our country with Israel. Thus,
    within the framework of the official program of the event, along with
    members of the US Congress and Israeli Knesset, the speaking were only
    two representatives of the diplomatic corps in Los-Angeles-general
    consul of Israel Jaycob Dayan and general consul of Azerbaijan Elin
    Suleymanov.

    In his speech, the Azerbaijani diplomat stressed traditions of
    tolerance and many years of history of the Jewish community in
    Azerbaijan. As for the good relations between Azerbaijan and Israel,
    the general consul called them a bright example of intercultural
    dialogue and anti-thesis of the idea of the clash of civilizations.

    Suleymanov reminded to the event participants that Muslims, Jews and
    Christians have many common features, in particular, the belief in
    God. He spoke of the policy of President Ilham Aliyev aimed at the
    intensification of the dialogue of civilizations.

    Speaking about Azerbaijan's efforts to resolve the Armenian-Azerbaijani
    conflict, the Azerbaijani representative voiced hope for the soonest
    establishment of durable peace in the Middle East and peaceful
    coexistence of the Jewish and Palestinian peoples. In conclusion,
    Suleymanov stressed the importance of building US ties with its
    key partners, including with Azerbaijan and Israel on a long-term
    strategic basis.
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