Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev received delegation led by the U.S. Defense Secretary deputy assistant for European and NATO policy Mary Warlick on May 5, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
Mrs. Warlick conveyed U.S. President Barack Obama's condolence on human loss caused by the tragic event at Azerbaijan State Oil Academy. She said she has paid a visit to Azerbaijan to attend the conference "NATO-Azerbaijan: Glance at Future Appreciating Past" on 15th anniversary of Azerbaijan's joining Partnership for Peace Program. Mrs. Warlick thanked on behalf of the U.S. for Azerbaijan's contribution to peacekeeping operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Azerbaijani President thanked for the condolence. President Aliyev said Azerbaijan-U.S. ties are developing successfully. President said he is satisfied with expansion of Azerbaijan-NATO cooperation.