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Richard Morningstar: â€œWe are interested in the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflictâ€

22 May 2013 08:33 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Shamil Alibeyli – APA. “The role of Turkey and Azerbaijan in the diversification of energy resources and global energy security is increasing,” said US ambassador to Azerbaijan Richard Morningstar, APAreports. He said that these two countries creating a bridge between West and East could be introduced as a model: “Azerbaijan has provided the delivery of energy resources to the West via alternative routes. Azerbaijan plays a critical role in increasing alternative supplies for NATO allies. Next month we expect the Shah Deniz consortium to make a decision on the final additional pipeline route to bring Azerbaijani gas to Europe. The United States is neutral on which pipeline project the Consortium chooses even the Trans-Adriatic pipeline or Nabucco west pipeline. This project will diversify Europe's gas supplies and provide scaleable means of transporting future Azerbaijani gas to Europe. Turkey also plays a crucial role both in providing outlook for producing nations and facilitating the diversification of Europe's gas supplies. Azerbaijan and Turkey's dedication to build Trans-Anatolian pipeline is a physical testimony to their commitment to building this energy bridge.”

Morningstar also added that the US and Azerbaijan would further continue dialogue: “We are interested in the resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. Energy is an important issue and helps to ensure the stability in Azerbaijan.”

The ambassador also touched on the activity of the National Democratic Institute in Azerbaijan: “Considerable progress has been achieved in this regard. I believe that this issue will be solved soon.”