Newly appointed US Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mark Libby arrived in Baku

US Ambassador appointed to Azerbaijan Mark Libby – welcome! We look forward to developing US-Azerbaijani relations and starting working towards sustainable and long-term peace in the region, US Embassy to Azerbaijan reports on its Facebook page. 

Baku has not had a US ambassador since last summer.

“Welcome to Azerbaijan, Ambassador-designate Mark Libby.  We look forward to getting to work to advance U.S.- Azerbaijani relations and work towards a durable and lasting peace in the region,” the statement reads.