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MS HR23
Resolution
Status
2/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the 21-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Azerbaijan on February 28, 2013
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Acknowledges Azerbaijan as a strategic partner in counterterrorism, weapons nonproliferation, and support for U.S. and NATO operations in Afghanistan
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Highlights Azerbaijan's role in energy security for the U.S. and Europe through the "Southern Corridor" and notes it supplies roughly one-third of crude oil to Israel
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Recognizes Azerbaijan as a secular Muslim-majority nation with peaceful coexistence among ethnic and religious communities and close ties with Israel
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Commemorates the victims of the Khocali Massacre of February 25-26, 1992, and encourages the President to strengthen the U.S.-Azerbaijan relationship to advance democracy in the region
Legislative Description
Republic of Azerbaijan; recognize 21 years of diplomatic relations with U.S.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/14/2013