Bush congratulates Aliyev on election victory
US President George Bush has congratulated his Azerbaijani
counterpart Ilham Aliyev on his re-election.
Bush pledged Washington would work to deepen the partnership and friendship relations between the United States and Azerbaijan.
"In particular, we hope to move forward toward our goals in the area of overall energy security and for an agreement on fundamental principles in the resolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Upper (Nagorno) Garabagh conflict.
"I look forward to our further cooperation and wish Azerbaijan sustainable peace and success," Bush said in his message.
The sixth presidential election was held in Azerbaijan on October 15 and Ilham Aliyev was overwhelmingly re-elected for a second five-year term by gathering 88.73% of the votes.
Bush pledged Washington would work to deepen the partnership and friendship relations between the United States and Azerbaijan.
"In particular, we hope to move forward toward our goals in the area of overall energy security and for an agreement on fundamental principles in the resolution of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Upper (Nagorno) Garabagh conflict.
"I look forward to our further cooperation and wish Azerbaijan sustainable peace and success," Bush said in his message.
The sixth presidential election was held in Azerbaijan on October 15 and Ilham Aliyev was overwhelmingly re-elected for a second five-year term by gathering 88.73% of the votes.
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