Consul General of Azerbaijan in Los Angeles Nasimi Agayev has delivered a lecture at the Santa Fe Council on International Relations of the New Mexico State at the invitation of the Council, News.Az reported.

In the lecture titled “The current situation in Azerbaijan and Caspian Region”, Agayev informed the listeners about the recent history of Azerbaijan, its successful development as an independent state, oil and gas strategy and relations with the regional states.

Noting that in the early years of independence Azerbaijan faced big challenges, including the invasion of its lands by Armenia, economic recession and big domestic and foreign threats, the consul general said that national leader Heydar Aliyev came to power and the country from the actual separation and downturn and brought a new period of development and rise.

Speaking about the oil and gas strategy, the diplomat noted that this strategy is based on far-sighted use of rich energy resources, overall development of the country and consolidation of its position in the world and raising the living standards of the people.

Informing the attendees about the aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan, Agayev noted that the current status quo is unacceptable and is a serious threat to security and stability of the region.

Following the speech, the consul general answered questions on different topics.

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