The end of the year is the perfect time to see what some of our most popular articles and look back at the biggest stories and highlights of the last 12 months.

January

Ambassador of Azerbaijan to U.S. Elin Suleymanov awarded by TURKSAV

World famous Azerbaijani scientist, professor of University of California Lotfi A. Zadeh was awarded BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) category.

Azerbaijan, US discuss military cooperation.

An Azerbaijani delegation led by Head of the department of the Culture and Tourism Ministry Vugar Shikhmammadov is participating in the international New York Times travel show exhibition.

House of representatives of New Mexico adopts resolution on Azerbaijan

February

Azerbaijan has launched the first telecommunications satellite Azerspace.

Azerbaijan was presented in the 2013 Los Angeles Times Travel Show.

Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan calls to recognize the Khojaly Massacre.

Canadian parliamentarian, Azerbaijani ethnic Reza Moridi has been appointed Minister for Science and Innovations.

March 
The Mississippi House of Representatives has adopted a resolution regarding the 21st anniversary of diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and the US.

Oklahoma State Senate recognizes Khojaly massacre.

Indiana Supreme Assembly adopted a resolution on cooperation between U.S. and Azerbaijan.

The House of Representatives of the US state of Texas on March 7 adopted a resolution condemning the Khojaly massacre committed against Azerbaijanis by Armenians during the 1990s war.

Azerbaijan’s flag raised at California State Senate.

The General Assembly of the U.S. State of Pennsylvania has adopted a resolution recognizing the Khojaly Massacre.

New Jersey General Assembly issued a commemorative resolution that recognizes March 31 as Azerbaijani Remembrance Day.

April

Kansas State Senate has adopted a resolution supporting the Azerbaijani-US relations.

Canadian parliamentary delegation visits Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijan America Alliance is hosting a Flower Day event in Washington, DC to share Azerbaijani culture with the American public.

May

Legislative Assembly of the U.S. state of Connecticut passed a resolution recognizing the Khojaly massacre.

The U.S. State of Texas House of Representatives has adopted a resolution on the 95th anniversary of establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic.

The Mayor of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida has issued a proclamation on the 95th anniversary of establishment of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic (ADR).

The US-Azerbaijani forum ‘Vision for the Future’ started in Baku.

U.S. State of Arizona recognizes Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory.

June

Barack Obama: I look forward to many years of cooperation with Azerbaijan.

California senators adopt resolution on Azerbaijan’s Republic Day.

July

The New York State Assembly has passed a proclamation welcoming the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Azerbaijan.

A concert of Azerbaijani music and dances was held in Canada.

Azerbaijani culture and art in spotlight in Los Angeles.

August

Member of Florida House of Representatives Daphne D. Campbell has signed a resolution commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre.

September

Los Angeles hosted the premiere of outstanding Azerbaijani operetta “Arshin mal alan”

Azerbaijani architect Ilgar O. Aliyev became a winner in the fifth annual American Residential Design Awards (ARDA) in Pasadena, California.

The Flag of Azerbaijan Republic has been raised on Wall Street in New York in connection with the Independence Day of Azerbaijan.

October

Illinois mayor issues proclamation marking Azerbaijani Independence Day

The Azerbaijan America Alliance hosted its second annual gala dinner.

November

President Barack Obama extended his best wishes to Ilham Aliyev on his reelection.

Azerbaijan, Canada discuss opportunities for cooperation.

Azerbaijani wines and brandies presented in U.S.

The Canadian-Azerbaijani Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group (CAIFG) has held its annual meeting in Canada.

December

The U.S. congratulates the Azerbaijani government and all of the parties involved on the successful completion of the Shah Deniz -2 final investment decision.