The Washington State Senate passed a resolution expressing strong support to Azerbaijan and its friendship with the United States, Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles said Apr.10.

The resolution calls Azerbaijan a rapidly developing, tolerant, secular country and an important ally of the US.

The resolution notes that the people of Azerbaijan established in 1918 “the first secular democracy in the Islamic world,” and that “Azerbaijan is today a staunch ally and partner of the US.”

It also mentions that Azerbaijan and the US “share a strong commitment to diversifying energy supplies, fighting terrorism, and promoting regional security”. The document further says that “possessing vast oil and gas resources, Azerbaijan contributes to the energy security of the United States and its European allies and is the biggest United States trade partner in the South Caucasus.”

Expressing the support of the Washington Senate for the Azerbaijan – US strategic partnership and friendship, the resolution concludes by noting that “it is critical for the US to further strengthen relations with its allies, such as Azerbaijan, to advance our common interests”.

This resolution is the first document adopted by Washington State legislature in connection with Azerbaijan.