No:730/23, Press release on the presentation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the new “Diplomatic Protocol Guide” within the framework of the state-level celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev
16 December 2023 15:13
On 16 December 2023, within the framework of the state-level celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, a new “Diplomatic Protocol Guide” was prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a presentation ceremony was organized.
The event, organized at ADA University, was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as heads and employees of diplomatic missions of foreign countries and international organizations accredited in Azerbaijan.
Speaking at the event, Anar Najafli, Head of the State Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided information about the “Diplomatic Protocol Guide,” which reflects the immunities and privileges of members of diplomatic missions of foreign countries and international organizations accredited in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
It was emphasized that the Guide, consisting of 40 sections, reflects accreditation rules, tax and customs exemptions, and other diplomatic immunities and privileges. It was noted that the Guide was published in electronic format and in book form.
Afterwards, a video dedicated to Azerbaijan’s foreign policy during the period when Great Leader Heydar Aliyev led our country in 1993-2003 was presented.
Speaking at the event, Ramil Rzayev, Head of the Asia Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized that despite the fact that when National Leader Heydar Aliyev came to power in 1993, part of the territories of Azerbaijan was under occupation and our country was facing deep economic difficulties, the Great Leader put an end to the political crisis in Azerbaijan within a short period of time, and thanks to the successful foreign policy pursued in 1993-2003, our country became a reliable partner of foreign countries and took its rightful place in the system of international relations. In this regard, he highlighted that the preparation of the “Diplomatic Protocol Guide” during the period of the 100th anniversary of the birth of the Great Leader is of special importance.
Afterwards, Rovshan Huseynzade, Deputy Head of the State Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivered a speech and provided the event participants with detailed information on diplomatic immunities and privileges reflected in the “Diplomatic Protocol Guide,” and answered the participants’ questions.
