The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met in Washington with a number of United States congressmen.
As reported on the official website of the President of Azerbaijan, at the meeting they spoke of the successful development of relations between Azerbaijan and the United States; it was noted that the relations in many fields, particularly in political, economic, energy, defense, security, are at a very good level. It was stressed that the US Congress may contribute to the development of these relations.
During the conversation the sides exchanged views on the project Southern Gas Corridor.
The Head of State answered questions from members of Congress.
The names of these members of Congress are not officially specified. -06D--
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