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MS SR4

Resolution

Status

Failed

4/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the President of the United States and Congress to assist Azerbaijan in asserting its territorial integrity and to reinvigorate efforts toward resolving the Armenia-Azerbaijan Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

  • Acknowledges Azerbaijan as a strategic economic partner in the South Caucasus region with expanded U.S. partnership in energy security, counterterrorism, and nonproliferation efforts.

  • Notes that Armenian forces currently occupy approximately 20% of Azerbaijan's territory, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts, which has been condemned by United Nations resolutions.

  • References the 22nd anniversary of the February 26, 1992 Khojaly Tragedy and recognizes international support for Azerbaijan's sovereignty from NATO, the United Nations, and other organizations.

  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the President, Mississippi Congressional Delegation, the State Department, and the U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan.

Legislative Description

Urge President and United States Congress to assist the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/19/2014

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