Congressman Dan Burton discussed the situation around Iran and Baku

Member of  the U.S. Congress Danny Lee "Dan" Burton called fruitful  the talks held in Baku. At the press conference on the results of  the talks, at the meeting with Azerbaijani President, the Speaker of Parliament and Minister discussed bilateral relations, the situation in Iran, regional issues,  and pardon of Ramil Safarov. Being asked to comment on the situation around Safarov, the congressman said that his opinion differs from that of Washington. "I believe that the negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed territories should be continued," said the congressman.

Asking the question whether the Burton  the call of  one of his colleagues to support the idea

Association of Southern (Iranian) Azerbaijan with the Azerbaijan Republic, the  congressman said he did not share this view.

Speaking  about the  Iran's nuclear program, Burton said that  " this is a threat not only  for Azerbaijan, but also  to the whole region, and it concerns the government of Azerbaijan," said Burton.

He did not comment on the possible actions of Israel and the United States in case of continuation of the Iranian  nuclear program, but said that Iran must stop  its nuclear program. "Israel will make every effort to ensure the safety of its people," he said. Referring to the US-Azerbaijani relations, Burton said that the United States considers Azerbaijan as an important ally and friend.

Asking the  question whether the congressman discussed in Baku issue of human rights, Burton said  that they did not speak much on the matter, because the Azerbaijani authorities are well aware of these issues for the USA. 

Republican of the Indiana state, Burton, is the head of the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia of the U.S. House of Representatives.—03C06-