Trump sent a letter of congratulation to President Ilham Aliyev

As a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, we will remain engaged in supporting negotiations to find a lasting and peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

US President Donald Trump sent a letter of congratulation to President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of 28 May - the Republic Day of Azerbaijan,Olaylar reports.

"The United States strongly supports Azerbaijanchr("39")s sovereignty and independence. The United States and Azerbaijan have cooperated for nearly 30 years to strengthen international security, diversify European energy routes and sources, and build a brighter future for the people of our two great nations. I appreciate Azerbaijanchr("39")s essential contributions in these areas and encourage all steps that promote democratic governance and protect the rights and freedoms we have pledged to uphold. In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States stands with the people of Azerbaijan".