Baku: “Unjust Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act does not correspond to the essence of the current development of relations between the two countries,” stated President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during a meeting with a U.S. delegation. This statement was made during a reception on January 4, where the Azerbaijani leader expressed his views on the current state of U.S.-Azerbaijan relations.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Ilham Aliyev commended the decision made by U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend the enforcement of Section 907. He expressed optimism that members of Congress would persist in their efforts to ensure the complete abolition of the section. Section 907, part of the Freedom Support Act, has historically restricted U.S. aid to Azerbaijan due to the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.
President Aliyev’s remarks reflect ongoing discussions and diplomatic efforts to enhance bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and the United States. The suspension and potential abolishment of Section 907 are seen as pivotal in fostering a more cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship between the two nations.