On behalf of the United States, I extend my warm wishes to the people of Azerbaijan for their Independence Day.
We value our relationship with Azerbaijan, having built a partnership over the past 32 years on mutual interests related to security and energy cooperation. We appreciate the opportunity to deepen our engagement in these areas and on increasingly important global issues such as climate change and the green energy transition. The United States welcomes Azerbaijan’s hosting of COP29 in Baku, and we look forward to working closely with the Government of Azerbaijan to make the COP a success to deliver a more sustainable and resilient climate future for our children and grandchildren.
Our cooperation will continue to go hand in hand with Azerbaijan’s commitment to democratic development and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with Azerbaijan’s Constitution. The United States welcomes the work toward a durable and dignified peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and we stand ready to support these efforts, turn the page on a long-standing conflict, and build a better future. We are fully committed to this goal, which will enhance connectivity and bring economic benefits to the entire region. On this important holiday in honor of Azerbaijan’s independence, I reaffirm the United States’ support for Azerbaijan’s independence, territorial integrity, and sovereignty.
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