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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) and President Heydar Aliyev (right) of the Azerbaijani Republic 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. The signing took place on July 31, 1997 at the Pentagon.

Secretary Cohen and President Aliyev sign a joint statement.

Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen (left) and President Heydar Aliyev (right) of the Azerbaijani Republic 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. The signing took place on July 31, 1997 at the Pentagon.

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