BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 28. U.S. Secretary of
State Marco Rubio congratulated the Azerbaijani people on
Independence Day, Trend
reports.


"On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the
people of Azerbaijan on your Independence Day.


Over the past year, we have elevated our relationship to a
Strategic Partnership, culminating in Vice President JD Vance and
President Ilham Aliyev signing a Strategic Partnership Charter in
Baku. We look forward to further enhancing our partnership by
expanding regional connectivity, economic ties, and security
cooperation.


The United States applauds Azerbaijan’s commitment to durable
peace in the South Caucasus and looks forward to continuing our
collaboration on these efforts. We look forward to deepening our
partnership this coming year and into the future," Marco Rubio
said.