"It's also a very important time in the region," said Stephen Doughty, Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, in an interview with APA.
"Very positive steps taken at the White House recently with President Trump, and we warmly welcome those efforts. It provides a huge opportunity for peace and stability, but also for economic growth and connectivity in this region of the world. The UK stands ready as a friend to the region to ensure we get the most out of that relationship for the mutual benefit of the UK and Azerbaijan," he noted.