Azerbaijan, reliable ally of U.S
American Congressman from Arizona Paul Gosar has addressed a letter to President Barack Obama calling on the U.S. government to support Azerbaijan.
"Azerbaijan is a reliable ally and important strategic partner of the U.S.," the congressman said adding the country remains committed to its partnership with Washington despite being located in a volatile region, AzerTag state news agency reported.
He hailed Azerbaijan`s contribution to combating international terrorism, restoring stability in Iraq and Afghanistan and ensuring Europe`s energy security.
The congressman noted that Azerbaijan effectively used its oil revenues to rebuild its economy, reduce poverty from 50 to 6%, increase GDP and become an important trade partner of the U.S. in the South Caucasus.
Congressman Gosar also praised the traditions of tolerance in the country.
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