USAID: Azerbaijan's role 'very critical' in regional security, stability

Azerbaijan is a gateway for trade and logistics for the South Caucasus, the Mission Director for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Azerbaijan, Jay Singh, said in an interview with Report.

"With all the resources the government has, including oil and gas, it can be a model for the region. The president has a great vision when it comes to regional economic integration, and we would like to find ways to support that. We stand ready to support the government in its regional programs. I see Azerbaijan as a critical partner and the bulwark of security in this region. The role that Azerbaijan plays is very critical in the security and stability of the region," he said.

The full text of the interview is available here.