BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 15. The inauguration of the Azerbaijan House in the US on August 17 will be a momentous occasion for the Azerbaijani Diaspora living there. The commencement will be at Alexandria city, Virginia, TurkicWorld reports.
Now that Azerbaijan's sovereignty has been fully restored and the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict has ended, the role of the Azerbaijani Diaspora abroad has changed dramatically. It is the hope of President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan that members of the diaspora will achieve great success in their home countries.
"Currently, there are millions of Azerbaijanis living abroad. Of course, they are citizens of the countries in which they live. I want them to achieve even higher positions in their countries of residence and to play a more active role in their social, political, and economic lives," President Ilham Aliyev stated at the opening of the fourth Congress of World Azerbaijanis.
In order to improve the country's reputation abroad and to encourage cross-sectoral collaboration in the fields of business, public policy, science, and culture, an engaged diaspora is essential. Public diplomacy like this can be just as effective as more conventional forms of communication. When Azerbaijani expats succeed in their host countries, they are expected to be active participants in the social, cultural, and business arenas. Being ambassadors for a prosperous nation inspires them to make a bigger impact in the countries where they live. The State Committee on Work with Diaspora has been tasked by President Aliyev with addressing these challenges.
The persistent aggression of Armenian diaspora groups overseas, especially in the United States, where the Armenian lobby has historically had considerable influence, must be met by an equally muscular Azerbaijani diaspora. Azerbaijan is still feeling the effects of the terrible 907th Amendment, which was passed in the US because of the efforts of the Armenian lobby.
Additionally, Azerbaijanis living in the US will also soon have access to a number of new informational resources. The diaspora will be able to stay in touch and take advantage of better integration chances in their host nations thanks to these websites. Additionally, Azerbaijanis all over the globe will be able to build professional networks centered on these sites, facilitating communication, knowledge sharing, and teamwork. Additionally, these materials will offer up-to-date information on diaspora life, Azerbaijan's accomplishments, the arts, the country's tourist potential, and much more.
Also on the schedule are gatherings in Washington, Virginia, and Illinois to meet with Azerbaijani diaspora representatives. In these get-togethers, members of the Azerbaijani Diaspora will have the chance to voice their opinions and debate pressing problems.
