U.S. Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus's member list expands
The number of members of the U.S. Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus has reached 61 as Congressman Doug Collins joined the group.
Doug Collins is the United States Representative from Georgia's 9th congressional district. Previously he was a state representative in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 27th district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
The Assembly of Friends of Azerbaijan in the U.S. played a special role in these representatives' joining the working group.
The Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus has been playing an important role in strengthening partnership between the two countries since it was established 10 years ago.
The Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus was formed in the beginning of 2004 by congressmen Curt Weldon and Solomon Ortiz. Weldon has led several congressional delegations to Azerbaijan, greatly expanding bilateral relations.
United States recognized Azerbaijan's independence in December 1991. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established in February 1992. Seventy-six documents are included in the legal framework for bilateral cooperation.