HI HR9

Urges the United States administration to strengthen efforts to facilitate a political settlement of the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the South Caucasus region.

Supports a strategic partnership between the United States and the Republic of Azerbaijan, citing Azerbaijan's importance as a partner on energy security, counter-terrorism, and regional stability.

References UN Security Council resolutions 822, 853, 874, and 884, which affirm Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity and call for withdrawal of Armenian forces from occupied territories.

Notes that the United States, France, and Russia co-chair the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Minsk Group, tasked with facilitating peaceful negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Directs transmission of certified copies to the U.S. President, Secretary of State, U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan, congressional leadership, and Hawaii's Congressional delegation.