MS HR66

Recognizes the Republic of Azerbaijan as a strategic partner of the United States in the South Caucasus region, with diplomatic relations established on February 28, 1992

Acknowledges U.S.-Azerbaijan cooperation on energy security, counter-terrorism, anti-drug and human trafficking efforts, and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction over the past 20 years

Notes Azerbaijan's contribution to NATO operations in Afghanistan (ISAF) and the northern distribution route for military supplies

Highlights Azerbaijan's economic growth, including tripling its GDP and accounting for 80% of the South Caucasus region's GDP, making it the largest U.S. trade partner in that region

Formally expresses Mississippi House of Representatives' support for the strategic partnership between the United States and Azerbaijan