George Bush: "Azerbaijanis can be proud of their participation in the successful operation to help Iraq secure its freedom"

"As Azerbaijani troops complete their long service in Iraq, I express the deep gratitude of the United States to the government and people of Azerbaijan for the forces your nation has contributed to Multinational Forces-Iraq since 2003. I express particular appreciation for the protection these forces provided to the Haditha Dam in al-Anbar province.

The willingness of the Azerbaijani people to support the establishment and strengthening of a democratic government in Iraq, despite great hardships, testifies to their strong spirit. Azerbaijanis can be proud of their participation in the successful operation to help Iraq secure its freedom.

The United States looks forward to pursuing further cooperation with Azerbaijan on other common interests around the world", says the letter.

/Day.Az/