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USAID supports citizen engagement in improving infrastructure in Balakan, Gakh and Zagatala

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director in Azerbaijan Dr. Jaidev Singh joined citizens of Balakan, Gakh and Zagatala to inaugurate projects supporting their communities funded by USAID. Citizens in these communities contributed significant time and money to improve community infrastructure by improving non-potable water supply and building a safe playground for children. These ...

By U.S. Embassy Baku | 17 September, 2021 | Topics: Agriculture, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Sections & Offices, Success Stories, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Agencies

Officers from the U.S. Embassy’s Economic team visited the Port of Baku

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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Baku | 14 September, 2021 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Europe & Eurasia, Key Officials, News, Policy, Trade, U.S. & Azerbaijan

U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) conducted a series of meetings and implemented a training seminar in Baku

Last week the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) conducted a series of meetings and implemented a training seminar in Baku with the Azerbaijani Ministry of Emergency Situations. DTRA enables the U.S. Government and International Partners to counter and deter weapons of mass destruction and emerging threats. The Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Executive Seminar ...

By U.S. Embassy Baku | 13 September, 2021 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, Events, Government Offices, Key Officials, News, U.S. & Azerbaijan, U.S. Agencies

Ambassador Litzenberger hosted the United Nations Resident Coordinator for 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 ...

By U.S. Embassy Baku | 12 September, 2021 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, U.S. & Azerbaijan