President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Speaker of the Nevada State Assembly John Hambrick.

President Ilham Aliyev recalled his recent visit to the US and said he held fruitful meetings. The head of state described these meetings as a sign of strategic cooperation between the two countries. President Ilham Aliyev highlighted the Nuclear Security Summit organized on the initiative of US President Barack Obama, saying it was of pivotal importance at a time when there was a growing threat of terrorist organizations` obtaining nuclear material. President Ilham Aliyev extended congratulations to the US government on the successful organization of the fourth Nuclear Security Summit.

The head of state hailed the development of relations between Azerbaijan and different states of the US, including Nevada. President Ilham Aliyev said the friendly relations were already established with the State of Nevada.

John Hambrick said he was happy to visit “beautiful” Azerbaijan, and hailed hospitality they were given in the country. The Speaker of the Nevada State Assembly informed President Ilham Aliyev of his meetings held at the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan.

John Hambrick said the Nevada State Assembly adopted a resolution supporting Azerbaijan.