Baku. 25 February. REPORT.AZ/ The Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Agayev met with Secretary of State Jean Atkins during his visit to Oregon.
Report informs, on a meeting N.Aghayev gave some information about Azerbaijan, its development, the role of women in the country. According to him, Oregon has strategic similarities with Azerbaijan in this regard.
In turn Atkins said: "Did you know that Azerbaijan was one of the first Muslim countries to give women the vote - one year before the US? I was proud to welcome Consul General Aghayev to Oregon. Azerbaijan's government is an important ally for our country in a crucial part of the world"