Azerbaijan, Baku /corr. Trend K.Ramazanova / The USA wants Azerbaijan to develop as a strong and independent country, said the US Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Anne E. Derse, while giving a speech at the international conference 'Policy of the European Union and Council of Europe regarding human rights: Prospects of Azerbaijan's integration into Europe' in Baku on 9 December. "We support Azerbaijan's political choice and want to see Azerbaijan as a free, independent and strong country," the US diplomat said.
According to the Ambassador, the USA believes that Azerbaijan's integration into NATO is the best way to ensure independence and security, but the Country should fulfill its obligations being undertaken.