At today’s Fifth Conference on Community Development, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated its decade-long partnership with the people and the Government of Azerbaijan in the context of USAID’s Socio-Economic Development Activity (SEDA). The 10-year SEDA program has contributed to the strengthening of citizen participation and the partnership between citizens and public …
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Last week Officers from the U.S. Embassy’s Economic team visited the Port of Baku. The Economic Section’s visit to the Port of Baku helped to illustrate the important role the port plays in Trans-Caspian trade. Did you know that Baku Port was named the first Green Port in the Caspian region in 2019 by the …
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The Symposium, held by the Center of Excellence in EU Studies at ADA University in partnership with the NATO Energy Security Center of Excellence, the Naval Postgraduate School, BP in Azerbaijan, and State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) brought together high-caliber professionals and decision-makers from ministries, foreign missions, and experts of academic …
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Ambassador Litzenberger visited a USAID/Azerbaijan water project in Gakh that is providing much-needed clean water to more than 400 residents of Garadolag village. The Embassy is delighted to play a role in helping improve the quality of life for Azerbaijan’s rural citizens.
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Members of the Embassy’s alumni community – including several who had studied in Oklahoma – enjoyed the opportunity to meet Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt at a special reception the Embassy hosted to bring them together. Governor Stitt remarked on how he had been told that Azerbaijanis contributions had enriched the classroom atmosphere at his state’s …
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Today, USAID Baku and the Azerbaijan Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost bilateral cooperation to support the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Azerbaijan. Ambassador Litzenberger and USAID Mission Director Jay Singh participated in the ceremony. SMEs, including many small family-owned businesses, are …
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Ports and rail networks play an important role to keep the economies running, particularly for countries like Azerbaijan and the United States. Yesterday, Ambassador Litzenberger delivered remarks at the first session of a three-day “Connecting Eurasia: Smart Ports and Rail Forum” to highlight the important role American companies can play to promote Azerbaijan as a …
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The United States and Israeli Embassies in Baku are excited to announce the launch of an innovative collaboration with Azerbaijan State Agricultural University (ASAU) to develop Azerbaijan’s agricultural potential. The project will establish five orchard demonstration plots to model 21st century apple, cherry, nectarine, plum, and pomegranate production practices at the university’s research station outside …
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Coca-Cola Azerbaijan has won the 2020 U.S. Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) for its work promoting women’s economic empowerment. The Secretary’s annual Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) is one of the U.S. Department of State’s most prestigious international awards, given to three U.S. companies that uphold high standards as responsible members of their communities and represent American values in …
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The U.S. Embassy in Baku extends our hearty congratulations to Coca-Cola Azerbaijan for winning the 2020 Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence! The Secretary’s Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) is one of the U.S. Department of State’s most prestigious international awards, annually given to three U.S. companies that uphold high standards as responsible members …
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Ladies and Gentlemen: good evening, and welcome. I’m so glad to have you all here tonight to recognize our second annual U.S. Pavilion at BakuTel. Earlier today, I toured the U.S. Pavilion at the BakuTel Expo and had the pleasure to meet the representatives of our participating American companies. I’m glad to see many of …
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Ambassador Litzenberger toured the BakuTel Exhibition, visiting the pavilion organized by technology companies from the United States, including Avigilon, Avirtel, Oracle, and Seabak. President Ilham Aliyev and First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva also stopped by to see the U.S. pavilion, which won first place among all the collective exhibitions! Later the Ambassador hosted a reception …
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This week we are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week! As part of this DCM Michael Dickerson met with Tural Kerimli, Chairman of Azerbaijan’s Innovation Agency, to discuss ways to promote entrepreneurship in Azerbaijan and expand exchanges with the United States. The two discussed Azerbaijan’s plans to establish a “start-up” visa to bring more entrepreneurs and start-ups …
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Thank you, Mr. Minister. Good afternoon everyone, and welcome to today’s Cybersecurity and Intellectual Property Rights Workshop.I would like to extend my gratitude and thanks to Minister Ramin Guluzade and to the dedicated officials in the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and High Technologies for their work to host today’s workshop.I would also like to …
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Dear Mr. President: On behalf of the United States of America, I would like to extend greetings and congratulations to you and to the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the 25th anniversary of the signing of the “Contract of the Century.” This year’s 25th anniversary commemoration comes at a time when Azerbaijan continues …
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Ambassador Litzenberger joined USAID Mission Director Jay Singh on a visit to Zaqatala this week. The trip highlighted U.S. support for women entrepreneurs and emphasized our assistance to the development of Azerbaijan’s agricultural sector. During the trip, the Ambassador met with local business leaders and discussed the role of women in the workforce, agricultural sector …
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Dear Mr. President: Please accept my best wishes as you celebrate the 26th anniversary of the International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition. Azerbaijan is more prosperous and connected to the global economy than at any time in its history. Oil and gas production from Azerbaijan continues to increase stability in world energy markets, including through …
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Ambassador Litzenberger and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Logsdon attended the 26th Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition and met with U.S. companies interested in investing in Azerbaijan. At the exhibition, Ambassador Litzenberger and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Logsdon greeted President Aliyev at the Halliburton booth.
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Ambassador Litzenberger visited a USAID-supported demonstration orchard and training facility in Guba that teaches local farmers how to maximize their fruit production. The orchard has provided over 85 farmers with virus-free fruit saplings which will grow into disease-free Guba apples, cherries, plums and pears.
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“Mr. Peter Haas, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, joined Minister of Finance Samir Sharifov today for the U.S.-Azerbaijan Economic Partnership Commission. This is the first time since 2012 the two countries have held these discussions. The two sides discussed ways to increase bilateral trade and investment, including through economic diversification, protection …
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The Ambassador told the group that AmCham Azerbaijan is in an excellent position to help entrepreneurs here innovate, promote job creation, and build business ties, and to advocate with government institutions for the reforms that will strengthen Azerbaijan’s competitiveness in attracting new investments.
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From October 16-18, The United States-Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Commerce will lead a trade mission of 14 U.S. companies to Azerbaijan. There are 27 participants on the mission, making it the largest trade mission of U.S. companies to Azerbaijan ever. The companies represent a broad swath of commercial sectors, and …
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Azerbaijan is approximately the same size as the state of Maine, which is located in the far northeastern part of the United States. My wife Anne and I have a tree farm in Maine, and have been coming there with our family for many years to learn about, enjoy, and conserve the magnificence of the …
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