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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) poses for photographs with President Heydar Aliyev (right) of the Azerbaijani Republic. President Aliyev traveled to the Pentagon on July 31, 1997, to meet with Cohen and sign a joint statement emphasizing the development of strong U.S.-Azerbaijani defense cooperation. As a further step toward deepening the bilateral relationship, both sides expressed their intention to maintain regular consultations and exchanges between defense ministries on issues of security and military cooperation.

Secretary Cohen and President Aliyev pose for photographs.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) poses for photographs with President Heydar Aliyev (right) of the Azerbaijani Republic. President Aliyev traveled to the Pentagon on July 31, 1997, to meet with Cohen and sign a joint statement emphasizing the development of strong U.S.-Azerbaijani defense cooperation. As a further step toward deepening the bilateral relationship, both sides expressed their intention to maintain regular consultations and exchanges between defense ministries on issues of security and military cooperation.

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