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Leaders of US Azerbaijani Diaspora met with head of Congress Sub-Committee for Foreign Relations

15 April 2008 11:31 (UTC +04:00)

APA US Bureau reports, speaking at the event, members of JCRC, Consul General of Israel in New York - Asaf Shariv, Congressmen Steve Israel and Gary Ackerman, Congresswomen Nita Lowey and Yvette Clarke and Senator Ron Widen addressed the issues of security and peace in Middle East, the interests and policies of the United States and Israel vis-a-vis the global war on terrorism and regional threats. Event participants greeted the representatives of Azerbaijani Diaspora.
During the event, Adil Baguirov and Javid Huseynov met with Congresswoman Nita Lowey, the chair of the Foreign Operations subcommittee of the U.S. Congress. They emphasized that Azerbaijan is the only secular Muslim country besides Turkey, enjoying broad security and economic relations with the United States and Israel, and it’s therefore important for the U.S. to continue supporting this key regional ally to promote peace, security and religious tolerance in the region. Drs. Baguirov and Huseynov also informed Rep. Lowey about the vibrant Jewish community in Azerbaijan,living in peace alongside Azeris for many centuries. 39 pro-Armenian congressmen recently appealed Nita Lowey to reduce financial assistance to Azerbaijan in 2009.
Azerbaijani community representatives also met with Senator Ron Widen.