Azerbaijani Ambassador to the U.S.: Azerbaijan plays a role in nearly every critical issue that matters to the U.S.

Published: 2025-06-04 14:17

"There are very strong ties between the United States and Azerbaijan on almost all major global issues today. Given Azerbaijan’s strategic location, it’s inevitable that our relations with the U.S. will continue to develop. Azerbaijan plays a role in nearly every critical issue that matters to the United States. And for Azerbaijan, the U.S. is important, not just because it’s a global superpower, but also because we share many interests and values," stated Khazar Ibrahim, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to the United States, in an interview with the Washington-based magazine Diplomatic Watch.

"However, I must point out that Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act, which you mentioned, is a domestic political issue within the United States... Section 907 was imposed on Azerbaijan—unjustly, as many Americans themselves acknowledge—at a time when Azerbaijani territories were under occupation and ethnic cleansing was taking place. But it happened because certain lobbying groups in Congress pushed for it... Removing this obstacle would be critical at a time when the U.S. has so many strategic interests in our region and globally. Despite Section 907—what I would call a moral stain on those who voted for it—we have still managed to develop long-term relations with the United States. When both countries recognize the mutual need for cooperation, even pressure from groups lacking a strategic vision cannot override that understanding. I believe our relations will continue to grow—hopefully, without Section 907," he added.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News