On 21 September the Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov received the Deputy Chief of the U.S. European Command, General William Ward.
The Foreign Minister praised the co-operation between Azerbaijan and the U.S. in the defense sector. The Minister also applauded the bilateral bonds under the Azerbaijan's Euro-Atlantic integration.
Mammadyarov noted the importance of the repeal of Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act for more expansion of relationships.
General Ward voiced his satisfaction regarding the relationship between the United State and Azerbaijan and the level of Azerbaijan's Euro-Atlantic policy. He estimated the current growth rate and Azerbaijan's future plans as ideal.
Speaking about Armenia's belligerent policy, Mammadyarov noted its negative aspects for the entire region. The Armenian aggression will be discussed at the 61st session of the UN General Assembly. During the meeting they discussed issues of mutual interests.