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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 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 …
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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
The United States Embassy in Azerbaijan welcomes the Azerbaijani Bar Association’s decision to reinstate human rights lawyers Shahla Humbatova and Irada Javadova. In democracies around the world, human rights lawyers play a vital role in protecting human rights, democracy, and rule of law. Thanks to the courageous efforts of Ms. Humbatova, Ms. Javadova, and …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 6 May, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights
March 26, 2021 Disbarment of 2020 IWOC Recipient Shahla Humbatova I am disturbed that human rights defense lawyer Shahla Humbatova of Azerbaijan was disbarred from the Azerbaijani bar on the eve of International Women’s Day, a year after receiving the Secretary of State’s International Woman of Courage (IWOC) award. Her work, and the work …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 26 March, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, News, Policy
Funding Opportunity Title: Alumni Rapid Response Program. Deadline for Applications: April 5, 2021 CFDA Number: 19.900 Total Amount Available: $30,000 PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy Baku Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce its 2021 Alumni Rapid Response …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 4 March, 2021 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Embassy, English Language Learning, Europe & Eurasia, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Azerbaijan
The U.S. Embassy in Azerbaijan is delighted to announce the next offering of its Project Management Training Workshop. The workshop is an outstanding professional development opportunity for individuals engaged in implementing community-based projects, such as those focused on advocacy for disadvantaged groups, empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening civil society, and raising public awareness on environmental issues. The 16-hour training …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 12 February, 2021 | Topics: Environment, Europe & Eurasia, Gender Issues, Public Affairs
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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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 3 February, 2021 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Europe & Eurasia, Featured Event, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Gender Issues, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, 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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 16 December, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Key Documents, Key Officials, Political Affairs, Press Releases
COVID-19: Special Quarantine Regime Extended through January 31, 2021; Strict Quarantine Regime in Effect December 14, 2020 – January 18, 2021 On December 8, 2020, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan announced that the special quarantine regime to stop the spread of COVID-19 will remain in effect through January 31, 2021. Due to the high …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 9 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Europe & Eurasia, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens
TIRANA, December 3, 2020 – The Heads of Delegation of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair countries – Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Secretary of State of the United States Stephen E. Biegun, and Minister for European and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian – welcome the cessation of military activities in the area …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 7 December, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases
Baku, 25 November 2020: On the occasion of this year’s International Day for Eliminating Violence Against Women, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) are launching a new project to help tackle violence against women. This four-year 1.8 USD million project funded by USAID will also support women’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 25 November, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
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, …
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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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 24 October, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Government Offices, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of France on October 5, 2020. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Yves Le Drian, and Secretary of State of …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 6 October, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Press Releases
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 3 October, 2020 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages
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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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.
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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
“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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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 17 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Embassy, Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, Policy, U.S. & Azerbaijan
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
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 of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov on 15 May. The Minister and Co-Chairs discussed modalities for …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases
The United States is concerned by the decision of de facto South Ossetian authorities to temporarily close controlled crossing points in Georgia along the administrative boundary line in the Russian-occupied territory of South Ossetia. These closures coincide with Georgia’s celebration of Victory Day and restrict freedom of movement for residents living on both sides of …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 10 May, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases
The United States strongly condemns today’s senseless and barbaric attack in Kabul that killed 29 people and wounded dozens more, including several brave journalists and media professionals. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims who were injured and killed, and we mourn all those who lost their lives. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 1 May, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, South & Central Asia
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 …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 27 March, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, News, Political Affairs
Three years ago, opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated just outside the Kremlin. As a leading figure of Russia’s democratic movement, a former Russian regional governor, and an energy minister as well as a deputy prime minister, Boris Nemtsov committed his life to public service and the goal of a freer and more prosperous Russia. …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, Press Releases
The Republic of Turkey and the United States, as allies and strategic partners, reaffirm their mutual and unequivocal commitment to each other’s security and defense. As Allies within NATO and strategic partners for over 65 years, both nations consider their relations as vital to furthering their shared goals and interests, as well as to the …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 17 February, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases, Regions
The United States notes with the highest level of concern the latest incident of unsafe Russian military practices, over the Black Sea on January 29. As confirmed by U.S. Naval Forces Europe, a Russian SU-27 engaged in an unsafe interaction with a U.S. EP-3 in international airspace, with the Russia pilot closing to within 5 …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 30 January, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases
The United States condemns the Russian Federation’s ratification of an agreement with the de facto leaders in Georgia’s breakaway region of South Ossetia regarding a joint military force. We do not recognize the legitimacy of this so-called “treaty,” which does not constitute a valid international agreement. The United States’ position on Abkhazia and South Ossetia …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 29 January, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases
SECRETARY TILLERSON: Again, I want to thank Foreign Minister Le Drian for hosting today’s signing ceremony for the launch of the International Partnership Against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons. This meeting was about two things: stopping chemical weapons attacks and denying impunity to those who use or enable the use of such weapons. …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 24 January, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases
MS HARMAN: Good morning. I’m Jane Harman, president and CEO of the Wilson Center. Happy to be talking to a packed crowd and to welcome Secretary Rex Tillerson back to the Wilson Center. As you know, Mr. Secretary, the Wilson Center has a tradition of honoring business and political leaders who follow our 28th president’s …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 13 December, 2017 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson
New Russian legislation that allows the Ministry of Justice to label media outlets as “foreign agents” and to monitor or block certain internet activity presents yet another threat to free media in Russia. Freedom of expression—including speech and media which a government may find inconvenient—is a universal human rights obligation Russia has pledged to uphold. …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 28 November, 2017 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases
The President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a summit today in Geneva, Switzerland. Foreign Ministers Edward Nalbandian and Elmar Mammadyarov also attended the meeting, which was organized under the auspices of the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group (Igor Popov of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 16 October, 2017 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Press Releases
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
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 26, 2017 We are deeply troubled by the August 24 arrest and three month pretrial detention of Mehman Aliyev, the prominent editor-in-chief of Azerbaijan’s only remaining independent media outlet, Turan Information Agency. Other restrictive actions against Turan, including freezing its bank accounts and initiating tax evasion …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 28 August, 2017 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Human Rights, News
The United States views the visit of President Putin to the Russian occupied Georgian territory of Abkhazia as inappropriate and inconsistent with the principles underlying the Geneva International Discussions, to which Russia is a party. The United States fully supports Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders and rejects Russia’s recognition of Abkhazia and …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 11 August, 2017 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia
The United States views the visit of President Putin to the Russian occupied Georgian territory of Abkhazia as inappropriate and inconsistent with the principles underlying the Geneva International Discussions, to which Russia is a party. The United States fully supports Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders and rejects Russia’s recognition of Abkhazia and …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 11 August, 2017 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia
Our hearts go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones and to those injured in the attack in Manchester, U.K. While it is too early to determine those responsible for this atrocity, we are working closely with the British government and supporting their efforts to investigate and respond to this attack.
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 25 May, 2017 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Speeches | Tags: Rex Tillerson
During his visit to Brussels, President Donald J. Trump visited the 9/11 Memorial at NATO headquarters. The Memorial – a steel beam from the 107th floor of the World Trade Center’s Tower in New York City – commemorates the support America’s NATO Allies and partners offered after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Baku | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Events, News, President of the United States, Speeches | Tags: Donald J. Trump
