He said that the US is a democratic country, where budget matters are designated by the Congress: “Budget cut, more accurately the decision on US citizens’ wish to pay taxes and spending of the taxes is passed by the Congress elected by the people. As the US budget has been cut, aid to the certain countries has also been cut,” he said.
The visit of the delegation led by Friedman to Ganja aims to discuss the issues on economy, social and human rights. At the meeting with head of Ganja City Executive Authority Elmar Valiyev, they discussed the issues on property and NGOs activity.