U.S. Embassy Baku Press Statement
The U.S. Embassy is aware of recent local media reports attacking the U.S.-Azerbaijan relationship. Claims that the United States is working to overthrow the Azerbaijani government are patently false and do an injustice to more than two decades of close cooperation between our countries. The United States stood by Azerbaijan in the early days of its independence and took actions, including our support for the Contract of the Century, that helped secure Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and success.
Our cooperation has only broadened with time. America worked closely with Azerbaijan during its tenure on the UN Security Council. The United States has provided over $1.3 billion in assistance and humanitarian supplies to Azerbaijan since 1992. That assistance has included improvements to health care and sanitation; scholarships and training in the United States for over 5,000 Azerbaijanis; empowering Azerbaijani women in business and other roles: technical assistance to help farmers improve productivity and profits; and military cooperation that has enabled Azerbaijan to take on its meaningful role in global security and counterterrorism.
Our support for Azerbaijan comes from the highest levels of the U.S. government. Secretary Kerry has met and corresponded with President Aliyev to discuss ways to strengthen our partnership. There should be no doubt that the United States remains committed to partnering with Azerbaijan to achieve the most independent, stable, prosperous, democratic future possible.-02D-
Politics
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Moldova has decided to unilaterally terminate the Moldovan-Russian agreement from 1998 on the creation and operation of cultural centers.
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By the order of the head of state, Rufat Mahmud has been appointed the new head of the historical and architectural reserve "Icheri Sheher" – the historic center of Baku.
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On February 13, the Appeal Court did not satisfy the defense's appeal against the decision of the Khatai Court regarding the arrest of journalist Shahnaz Beylargizi. According to the lawyer, the journalist herself did not participate in the trial due to poor health. The defense intends to submit a petition to replace the arrest with house arrest.
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Azerbaijan will limit 'Sputnik Azerbaijan' and 'BBC News Azərbaycanca' editorial offices. This was reported by the country's pro-government media on 13 February, citing an informed source.
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