Yesterday Azeri Defense Minister, colonel general Safar Abiyev met with the delegation headed by Deputy Commander of US Headquarters European Command general Charles Wald As stated by Abiyev, Azerbaijan considers the US it strategic partner. He noted the high level of bilateral ties in all spheres, specifically in development of military cooperation. Azerbaijan also expands it ties with the NATO within the Partnership for Peace Programme. S. Abiyev informed the guests on the Nagorno Karabakh conflict and its outcomes. As Abiyev emphasized, «Armenia does not give up t aggressive urges.» «Unfortunately, the international community forms conditions for strengthening Armenia in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. Armenia settles the occupied territories of Azerbaijan with Armenians. However, Azerbaijan comes for peaceful settlement of the conflict,» he noted. In his turn, Ch. Wald said he does not «doubt that Armenia pursues a policy of settling the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.» «One country occupying the territory of another is illegal. The conflict should be solved via diplomatic means. The US will strengthen attention to the solution of the conflict,» the general added.