John Kerry says US fully endorses Azerbaijan

US Secretary of State John Kerry has congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the final investment decision on the second phase of Shah Deniz natural gas project, News.az reports on Tuesday.

"The final investment decision is a symbol of an important milestone in Azerbaijan's history. By making the first step in joining Europe, Azerbaijan is becoming a new reliable member of world energy resources and helps ensure Europe's energy security. The implementation of the Southern Gas Corridor after long hard work, besides benefitting the consortium's numerous partners and neighbours, will strengthen the independence of Azerbaijan," the letter written by the US official reads.