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| + | The '''Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Azerbaijan''' is the [[United Kingdom]]'s foremost [[Diplomat|diplomatic representative]] in the [[Republic of Azerbaijan]], and head of the UK's [[diplomatic mission]] in [[Baku]]. | ||
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| + | After the collapse of the [[Soviet Union]], the United Kingdom recognised the independence of Azerbaijan in December 1991. Diplomatic relations were re-established in March 1992 and the then [[British Ambassador to Russia|British ambassador to Russia]], [[Brian Fall|Sir Brian Fall]], was also accredited to Azerbaijan until the first resident ambassador arrived in 1993.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20080919091427/http://ukinazerbaijan.fco.gov.uk/en/working-with-azerbaijan1/a-history-uk-azerbaijan</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:33, 27 February 2022
 UK/Ambassador/Azerbaijan  (Ambassador to Azerbaijan) | |
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| Start | March 1992 |
| Interests | Azerbaijan |
| The United Kingdom's foremost diplomatic representative in the Republic of Azerbaijan | |
The Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Azerbaijan is the United Kingdom's foremost diplomatic representative in the Republic of Azerbaijan, and head of the UK's diplomatic mission in Baku.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom recognised the independence of Azerbaijan in December 1991. Diplomatic relations were re-established in March 1992 and the then British ambassador to Russia, Sir Brian Fall, was also accredited to Azerbaijan until the first resident ambassador arrived in 1993.[1]
Office Holders on Wikispooks
| Name | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Browne | 2007 | 2011 |
| Laurie Bristow | February 2004 | 2007 |
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