International Exchange Alumni of the Month
The U.S. Department of State selected Sevinj Mammadova of Azerbaijan as February’s International Exchange Alumni Member of the Month.
International Exchange Alumni Website
International Exchange Alumni is a dynamic and interactive networking website for all past and current participants of U.S. Government-sponsored exchange programs.
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Call for Winter 2013 Small Grants Program proposals
The Embassy of the United States of America in Azerbaijan is announcing the 2013 winter round of the Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.
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Trace Effects
INTERACTIVE GAME
A collaborative English language video game experience for students ages 12-16.
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EDUCATION
STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES
Would you like to study in the United States? Start here.
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American Centers
American Centers in Azerbaijan
There are six American Centers currently operating in Azerbaijan.
Embassy Highlights
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Ambassador Morningstar’s Statement on Recent Protests in Azerbaijan
We have seen reports of public unrest in the Azerbaijani town of Ismayilli on January 24, resulting in injuries and destruction of property, including the burning of a private hotel and the local executive’s private house. Police subsequently dispersed a January 26 demonstration in Baku called in sympathy with Ismayilli residents, and several dozen protesters were detained. »
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Correction to Media Reports İssued Regarding Ambassador Morningstar’s Trip to Nakhchivan
“Over the last few days, some local media outlets have reported that Ambassador Morningstar praised the development of democracy in Nakhchivan during his October 31-November 1 visit to the region. The Ambassador did not make such comments to anyone, and any reports claiming that he did so are not true. »
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Statement by Ambassador Morningstar on the Preservation of Cultural Heritage
Since my arrival in Baku as Ambassador, I have made an effort to become more familiar with this wonderful country, its people and history. Most recently, I traveled to Nakhchivan, and I have also made visits to Lenkoran, Sheki, Oguz, Quba and Lahij. It has been an opportunity to see this country’s diverse cultural heritage up close, an experience that I think is important for anyone coming to live and work in Azerbaijan. »
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White House Spokesperson Tommy Vietor on Azerbaijan’s Decision to Pardon Ramil Safarov
President Obama is deeply concerned by today’s announcement that the President of Azerbaijan has pardoned Ramil Safarov following his return from Hungary. Safarov confessed to the murder of Armenian Army officer Gurgen Margaryan in Budapest in 2004, and was serving a life sentence in Hungary for this brutal crime. We are communicating to Azerbaijani authorities our disappointment about the decision to pardon Safarov. To read full statement go to: »
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Statement by Patrick Ventrell, Acting Deputy Spokesperson of State Department: Pardon of Azerbaijani Soldier
The United States is extremely troubled by the news that the President of Azerbaijan pardoned Azerbaijani army officer Ramil Safarov, who returned to Baku today following his transfer from Hungary. Mr. Safarov had been serving a life sentence in a Hungarian jail for murdering Armenian officer Gurgen Margaryan during a 2004 NATO training event in Budapest. We are expressing our deep concern to Azerbaijan regarding this action. To read full statement go to: »
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Charge d'Affaires Sterling Interview with Radio Liberty
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Adam Sterling spoke with Radio Liberty about the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and the United States. Charge Sterling spoke about Eurovision, our nations strategic partnership and looks toward the future of bilateral cooperation.
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Azerbaijan to Participate at Chicago Summit (May 20-21, 2012)
Azerbaijan will participate at the upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago. The United States and other NATO allies greatly appreciate Azerbaijan’s contributions to the international security efforts in Afghanistan.
OSCE Minsk Group
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OSCE Minsk Group
The Minsk Group spearheads the OSCE's efforts to find a political solution to the conflict in and around Nagorno-Karabakh involving Armenia and Azerbaijan. It is co-chaired by France, the Russian Federation and the United States.