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US CONGRESS MAKES STATEMENTS REGARDING AZERBAIJANI NATIONAL HOLIDAY - REPUBLIC DAY
Trend, Azerbaijan
June 2 2014
Baku, Azerbaijan, June 1
US Congressmen Steve Cohen, Michael Turner, Jim Bridenstine and Henry
Cuellar made statements in connection with Azerbaijani National Holiday
- the Republic Day, Azerbaijan's embassy in the U.S. said on June 1.
According to the message, the co-chair on the Working Group on
Azerbaijan Steve Cohen congratulated Azerbaijani people with the
Republic Day in his statement.
It was noted that Azerbaijan regained its independence in 1991,
and during the years of independence, the country faced serious
challenges, adding that 20 percent of Azerbaijani territory is still
occupied by Armenia.
The congressman also mentioned the partnership between Azerbaijan and
the U.S. in security sphere, emphasizing the country's contribution
to Europe's energy security.
Congressman Michael Turner, who is the author of the draft resolution
to support the Southern Gas Corridor which was nominated in the U.S.
House of Representatives, in a statement on the occasion of the
Republic Day, stressed the important role of Azerbaijan in the
energy security of Europe, significance in terms of Southern Gas
Corridor diversification supplies, which will transport Azerbaijani
gas to Europe.
Congressman Jim Bridenstine marked that Azerbaijan is the strategic
partner of the U.S., adding that National Guard of Oklahoma State,
which he represents, cooperates closely with Azerbaijani Armed Forces,
within the U.S. Partnership for Peace programme.
In turn, congressman Henry Cuellar stressed the importance of strategic
partnership between Azerbaijan and the U.S., noting that Azerbaijan
makes a significant contribution in energy security of Europe, Turkey
and other countries.
Thereby, the total number of statements on Azerbaijan made in Congress,
has reached nine.
The report notes that on May 28, 2014 congressmen Bill Shuster,
Virginia Foxx, Paul Cook, Michelle Grisham and Madeleine Bordallo made
a statement in connection with 96th Anniversary of the establishment of
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, and before that, the congressman Steve
Stockman has put out a resolution in association with Azerbaijan's
Republic Day in the U.S. House of Representatives.
http://en.trend.az/news/politics/2280553.html
Trend, Azerbaijan
June 2 2014
Baku, Azerbaijan, June 1
US Congressmen Steve Cohen, Michael Turner, Jim Bridenstine and Henry
Cuellar made statements in connection with Azerbaijani National Holiday
- the Republic Day, Azerbaijan's embassy in the U.S. said on June 1.
According to the message, the co-chair on the Working Group on
Azerbaijan Steve Cohen congratulated Azerbaijani people with the
Republic Day in his statement.
It was noted that Azerbaijan regained its independence in 1991,
and during the years of independence, the country faced serious
challenges, adding that 20 percent of Azerbaijani territory is still
occupied by Armenia.
The congressman also mentioned the partnership between Azerbaijan and
the U.S. in security sphere, emphasizing the country's contribution
to Europe's energy security.
Congressman Michael Turner, who is the author of the draft resolution
to support the Southern Gas Corridor which was nominated in the U.S.
House of Representatives, in a statement on the occasion of the
Republic Day, stressed the important role of Azerbaijan in the
energy security of Europe, significance in terms of Southern Gas
Corridor diversification supplies, which will transport Azerbaijani
gas to Europe.
Congressman Jim Bridenstine marked that Azerbaijan is the strategic
partner of the U.S., adding that National Guard of Oklahoma State,
which he represents, cooperates closely with Azerbaijani Armed Forces,
within the U.S. Partnership for Peace programme.
In turn, congressman Henry Cuellar stressed the importance of strategic
partnership between Azerbaijan and the U.S., noting that Azerbaijan
makes a significant contribution in energy security of Europe, Turkey
and other countries.
Thereby, the total number of statements on Azerbaijan made in Congress,
has reached nine.
The report notes that on May 28, 2014 congressmen Bill Shuster,
Virginia Foxx, Paul Cook, Michelle Grisham and Madeleine Bordallo made
a statement in connection with 96th Anniversary of the establishment of
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, and before that, the congressman Steve
Stockman has put out a resolution in association with Azerbaijan's
Republic Day in the U.S. House of Representatives.
http://en.trend.az/news/politics/2280553.html