The US Embassy in Azerbaijan warns Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery participants about the significant increase in fraudulent e-mails and letters sent to applicants for the DV Lottery Program this time of year. Authors of these fraudulent e-mails and letters present themselves as representatives of the US government in order to convince DV Lottery applicants to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 13 May, 2019 | Topics:
Alert, Consul General, Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, Policy, U.S. Agencies, Visas
Ambassador Litzenberger gave his first full-length interview this week to Turan and Voice of America. In case you missed it, here’s a link:
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 9 May, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Azerbaijan
During his press round table DAS George Kent emphasized the importance of a free press in forming a strong and prosperous country.
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 4 May, 2019 | Topics:
Embassy, Events, Fundamental Freedoms, Government Offices, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs
Ambassador Litzenberger gives us his thoughts on the 70th anniversary of the creation of NATO, which we celebrate this week, and its important partnership with Azerbaijan. Happy Anniversary, NATO!
Ambassador Welcomes NATO’s 70th Anniversary ABŞ Səfiri Litsenberqer bu həftə qeyd olunan NATO-un yaradılmasının 70-ci ildönümünə və təşkilatın Azərbaycanla apardığı vacib tərəfdaşlıq barədə olan fikirlərini sizinlə paylaşır. NATO təşkilatını 70-ci ildönümü ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 5 April, 2019 | Topics:
Ambassador, Europe & Eurasia, Events, History, Policy, Speeches, U.S. & Azerbaijan, Video
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 28, 2017 The United States is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Schofer as the next U.S. Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group for Nagorno-Karabakh. Mr. Schofer brings extensive experience in Europe and International Organizations to the position, and most recently served as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 29 August, 2017 | Topics:
Europe & Eurasia, Policy
One year ago, Turkey’s brave and dedicated citizens of all backgrounds and political views defended their democracy against an attempted coup. We reaffirm the United States’ steadfast support for Turkey’s democracy and democratic institutions. We offer our condolences to the friends and loved ones of those injured or killed during the coup attempt. Today, the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 17 July, 2017 | Topics:
Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Today, we mark with sadness the eighth anniversary of the murder of human rights defender and journalist Natalya Estemirova and the thirteenth anniversary of the murder of American journalist and editor Paul Klebnikov, both killed in Russia. Ms. Estemirova, renowned for her writing and activism on human rights abuses in the North Caucasus, was kidnapped ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 17 July, 2017 | Topics:
Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Interested in learning more about American Foreign Policy priorities? Here is a quote from the latest opinion piece by our National Security Advisor and the director of the National Economic Council. “America champions the dignity of every person, affirms the equality of women, celebrates innovation, protects freedom of speech and of religion, and supports free ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 14 July, 2017 | Topics:
News, Policy, President of the United States
| Tags: Donald J. Trump
With the support of USAID, the Women Resource Centre in Masalli has helped 14 women start their own businesses, and many more have benefited from the training the center has provided. Empowered and motivated women can contribute to improving their communities and gear up development. Rashada Asadova is one of the 14 women who set ...
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 22 May, 2017 | Topics:
Economic Affairs, Gender Issues, News, Policy, U.S. Agencies
