[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E526]
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RECOGNIZING THE FOUNDATION FOR ETHNIC UNDERSTANDING AND THE REPUBLIC OF 
                               AZERBAIJAN

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                            HON. STEVE COHEN

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2018

  Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Foundation for 
Ethnic Understanding and the Republic of Azerbaijan for hosting an 
event on April 18th celebrating the relationship between the Republic 
of Azerbaijan and Israel. The Republic of Azerbaijan has been inclusive 
of its vibrant Jewish community and has the distinction of being a 
majority Muslim country that has a friendship with Israel. The United 
States of America and the Republic of Azerbaijan have enjoyed strong 
diplomatic relations since 1992 following Azerbaijan's successful 
declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. The Republic of 
Azerbaijan has been supportive of a two-state solution for peace in the 
Middle East while maintaining and strengthening its partnership with 
the State of Israel. The Republic of Azerbaijan is celebrating the 
centennial of becoming the first ever democratic republic in the Muslim 
world. Thank you again to the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding for 
hosting a great event honoring the enduring relationship between 
Azerbaijan and Israel.

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