Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Erika Olson, will travel to Azerbaijan for meetings with government officials and to participate in a regional Chiefs of Mission Conference April 27-28, joining U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Earle D. (Lee) Litzenberger, U.S. Ambassador to Georgia Kelly C. Degnan, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Lynne …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 25 April, 2022 | Topics: Events, Government Offices, Job Opportunities, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases
49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Today the United States joins the UN Human Rights Council at the Council’s 49th regular session. The U.S. return to that body fulfills a pledge made by President Biden and reflects the centrality of human rights to our nation’s foreign policy. The timing of this session could …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 1 March, 2022 | Topics: Events, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State
The prayers of the entire world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. Russia alone is responsible for the death and destruction this attack will …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 24 February, 2022 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, President of the United States
We strongly condemn President Putin’s decision to recognize the so-called “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics” as “independent.” As we said when the Duma first made its request: this decision represents a complete rejection of Russia’s commitments under the Minsk agreements, directly contradicts Russia’s claimed commitment to diplomacy, and is a clear attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 22 February, 2022 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. President Biden made clear that the United States would respond swiftly and decisively, together with its Allies and partners, to any further Russian aggression against Ukraine. The …
Read More»
By hajiyevs1 | 14 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Policy, Political Affairs, President of the United States
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Vladimir Putin of Russia about Russia’s escalating military buildup on the borders of Ukraine. President Biden was clear that, if Russia undertakes a further invasion of Ukraine, the United States together with our Allies and partners will respond decisively and impose swift and severe costs on …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 13 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Policy, Political Affairs, President of the United States
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today by phone to discuss acute and shared concerns that Russia may be considering launching further military aggression against Ukraine in the coming days. The Secretary made clear that a diplomatic path to resolving …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 12 February, 2022 | Topics: News, Policy, Political Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State
The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Stephane Visconti of France, Andrew Schofer of the United States of America, and Igor Khovaev of the Russian Federation) released the following statement today: The Co-Chairs held consultations with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Vice President Gilles Carbonnier …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 9 October, 2021 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of European and Eurasian Affairs Dereck Hogan and National Security Council Senior Director for Europe Amanda Sloat, met on September 27 with OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs Stephane Visconti of France, Andrew Schofer of the United States, and Igor Khovaev of the Russian Federation, as well as Personal Representative of the OSCE …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 29 September, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Ambassador Litzenberger hosted Vladanka Andreeva, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Azerbaijan, at the U.S. Embassy for a meeting today. We are pleased to work with the UN and other international organizations in Azerbaijan on a variety of projects and shared priorities. One example is our global effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Our …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 12 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, U.S. & Azerbaijan
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 10 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Events, Featured Event, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Speeches, U.S. & Azerbaijan
At present we are completing a series of steps to secure the Hamid Karzai International Airport to enable the safe departure of U.S. and allied personnel from Afghanistan via civilian and military flights. Over the next 48 hours, we will have expanded our security presence to nearly 6,000 troops, with a mission focused solely on …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 16 August, 2021 | Topics: Political Affairs, Press Releases, South & Central Asia
Given the deteriorating security situation, we support, are working to secure, and call on all parties to respect and facilitate, the safe and orderly departure of foreign nationals and Afghans who wish to leave the country. Those in positions of power and authority across Afghanistan bear responsibility — and accountability — for the protection of …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 16 August, 2021 | Topics: Political Affairs, Press Releases, South & Central Asia, U.S. Secretary of State
July 28, 2021 STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON The United States condemns the recent escalation of violence along the international border between Armenia …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 30 July, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Political Affairs, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Secretary of State
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and his team enjoyed a very productive meeting with President Aliyev this morning. The two discussed Oklahoma and Azerbaijan’s long-standing partnership and how they can widen it to include new fields. Thanks to the Governor’s gift of a custom-made, Oklahoma cowboy hat, President Aliyev looks like he’s ready to visit the …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 27 July, 2021 | Topics: Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Governor Stitt’s first stop in country was the Embassy, where we were proud to fly the Oklahoma State Flag. Azerbaijan and Oklahoma have been active partners for almost 20 years, and the Governor has brought his team here to work with Azerbaijan’s leadership to expand the relationship. Welcome to Baku, Governor Stitt
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 26 July, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, U.S. & Azerbaijan
July 6, 2021 The United States welcomes the July 3 release by Azerbaijan of 15 Armenian detainees and their return to Armenia. We also welcome Armenia’s decision to share information with Azerbaijan that will facilitate humanitarian demining. These actions follow Azerbaijan’s June 12 release of Armenian detainees and Armenia’s decision to provide Azerbaijan information to …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 6 July, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Azerbaijan
The United States welcomes the release by Azerbaijan of 15 Armenian detainees and their return to their families in Armenia. We also welcome Armenia’s decision to provide to Azerbaijan important information that will facilitate humanitarian demining and avoid future casualties. We are grateful to Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and the Government of Georgia for the …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 12 June, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Government Offices, Key Documents, Key Officials, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Azerbaijan
Good afternoon, everyone. It’s a real pleasure to be here in Baku on behalf of Secretary Blinken. I had hoped to visit the region sooner – this trip was originally scheduled for March 2020 – but COVID disrupted those plans until now. My colleagues and I have held productive discussions so far, and we’re grateful …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 8 June, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Azerbaijan
The Embassy is delighted to welcome 🇺🇸 Acting Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip Reeker to Azerbaijan. While in Baku, Ambassador Reeker will meet with Azerbaijani officials to discuss ways to advance the relationship between our two countries, as well as talk with members of civil society and the Azerbaijani media. Welcome …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 8 June, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, Policy, Political Affairs, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Agencies
The United States is concerned by recent developments along the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including the detention of several Armenian soldiers by Azerbaijani forces. We call on both sides to urgently and peacefully resolve this incident. We also continue to call on Azerbaijan to release immediately all prisoners of war and other detainees, and we …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 28 May, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Secretary of State
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 28 April, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Government Offices, Key Documents, Key Officials, Political Affairs, U.S. & Azerbaijan
BAKU/YEREVAN/MOSCOW, 14 December 2020 – The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stephane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of America) released the following statement today: French Co-Chair Stephane Visconti and U.S. Co-Chair Andrew Schofer traveled to Baku 12 and 13 December and Yerevan 13 and 14 December. In Baku, they …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Documents, Key Officials, Political Affairs, Press Releases
Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun on October 24, 2020 and reaffirmed their countries’ commitment to implement and abide by the humanitarian ceasefire agreed in Moscow on October 10, which were reaffirmed in the statement issued from Paris on October 17, …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Secretary of State
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met with Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan and Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov separately today in Washington, D.C. Secretary Pompeo emphasized the need to end the violence and protect civilians. The Secretary also stressed the importance of the sides entering substantive negotiations under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 24 October, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Government Offices, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
MOSCOW / PARIS / WASHINGTON, D.C., October 2, 2020 – The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stéphane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of America) released the following statement today: The Co-Chairs strongly condemn the continued violence in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone as well …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 3 October, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
The United States Embassy in Azerbaijan joins the European Union in strongly condemning the violence used by police to disperse and arrest participants and bystanders during the peaceful October 19 protest in Baku. We call on the government to credibly investigate reports of police violence, hold accountable those responsible, and release expeditiously those who remain …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 22 October, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Fundamental Freedoms, Human Rights, Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Public Affairs, U.S. & Azerbaijan
The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stéphane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of America) met separately and jointly with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov and Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The Co-Chairs were joined in …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Key Documents, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Azerbaijan
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 30 May, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Europe & Eurasia, Events, Key Documents, Key Officials, Political Affairs, President of the United States, Speeches, U.S. & Azerbaijan
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.
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 29 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Europe & Eurasia, Featured Event, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, U.S. & Azerbaijan
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: http://www.turan.az/ext/news/2019/5/free/Interview/en/80832.htm
Read More»
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.
Read More»
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 is now looking forward to meeting with and hearing from Azerbaijanis from all parts of society.
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 12 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, U.S. & Azerbaijan
YEREVAN, 14 June 2018 – The Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the Russian Federation, Stephane Visconti of France, and Andrew Schofer of the United States of America) together with the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Andrzej Kasprzyk, met with Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Defense Minister Davit …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Political Affairs, Press Releases
On March 4, Russia used a military-grade nerve agent to attempt to murder a British citizen and his daughter in Salisbury. This attack on our Ally the United Kingdom put countless innocent lives at risk and resulted in serious injury to three people, including a police officer. In response to this outrageous violation of the …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, News, Political Affairs
The United States is disturbed by the January 12 sentencing of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli to a six-year prison term. Mr. Mukhtarli was reportedly abducted in Georgia on May 30 and subsequently arrested in Azerbaijan on smuggling and related charges, widely considered to be politically motivated. We urge the government of Azerbaijan to release Mr. …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 13 January, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Political Affairs, Press Releases
President Ilham Aliyev met President Donald Trump during the reception hosted by U.S. President in connection with the 72nd Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York.
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Political Affairs, President of the United States, U.S. & Azerbaijan | Tags: Donald J. Trump
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 …
Read More»
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 …
Read More»
By U.S. Embassy Baku | 17 July, 2017 | Topics: Policy, Political Affairs, Press Releases
