Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday received U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland.

The sides expressed satisfaction with the development of bilateral relations between the two countries in various areas, praising Azerbaijan-US cooperation, APA agency reported.

 The issues of energy, security, joint fight against terrorism, the prospects for cooperation on Afghanistan, human rights, democratic institutions and conduction of dialogue in this regard were discussed during the meeting. 

Moreover, the sides exchanged views on the settlement of the Karabakh conflict, elimination of tension in the region, continuation of negotiations and achievement of peace and stability in the region.