Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07BAKU529
2007-05-01 13:32:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Baku
Cable title:
AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT
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DEPT FOR PM/RSAT AND EUR/CARC
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/01/2017
TAGS: MARR MASS MOPS PREL PTER IZ AJ
SUBJECT: AZERBAIJANI FOREIGN MINISTER REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT
TO IRAQ COALITION
REF: STATE 55436
Classified By: DCM Jason P. Hyland per 1.4 (b,d).
(C) The Ambassador delivered ref demarche to Foreign Minister
Mammadyarov in a one-on-one meeting on April 27, emphasizing
our gratitude for Azerbaijan's long-standing commitment to
keep its 151 troops in Iraq as long as they are needed.
Mammadyarov reaffirmed this commitment without hesitation.
The Ambassador encouraged Mammadyarov to consider additional
efforts in support of Coalition goals in Iraq, such as
joining the Iraq Compact. We will continue to encourage the
GOAJ to join this initiative.
DERSE