US Embassy in Baku congratulates people of Azerbaijan

The embassy of the United States of America to Azerbaijan issued statement on occasion of Azerbaijani Independence Day.

 

"Congratulations to the people of Azerbaijan on the 25th anniversary of independence.

The United States was among the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan’s independence and

values the warm friendship we have built together since that time. Azerbaijan has made great

progress in its first quarter century of independence, and we look forward to continuing to work

together in support of measures to promote freedom of expression, political participation, and

rule of law, increase economic prosperity, fight terrorism, and to ensure a peaceful and stable

future for Azerbaijan’s citizens. The United States remains committed as well to facilitating a

negotiated settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

On this special occasion marking a quarter century of independence, Americans extend their best

wishes to all Azerbaijanis" said in a statement.