Azerbaijan Society of America, Courtesy Visit to Washington DC
On August 28th, members and supporters of the Azerbaijan Society of America (ASA) traveled to Washington, D.C., to visit the Embassy of Azerbaijan, the Embassy of Türkiye, and the ADA University Washington D.C. Campus.
The goal of this trip was to strengthen ties between the homeland and American-born youth, fostering pride in Azerbaijan's rich history. By developing future leaders of the Azerbaijani Diaspora with a deeper understanding and promoting stronger connections, we aim to create a more vibrant and engaged community.
The first stop was the Embassy of Azerbaijan, where the group discussed the recent conference, "Empowering the Next Generation of Azerbaijani-Americans," organized by the ASA Youth Program. Plans for future conferences were also explored. The warm welcome from the embassy officials reinforced the importance of stronger ties and better understanding.
Next, the group visited the ADA University Washington Campus, a world-class institution. Louette Ragusa, Operations Director & Program Manager, greeted us and provided insights into the university's activities in the U.S. We also met with new students from Baku who had arrived to further their education. A casual lunch meeting allowed for meaningful connections and discussions.
The ASA Washington D.C. visit also included a meeting with the new Turkish Ambassador, Mr. Sedat Onal, at his residence. Ambassador Onal was familiar with our organization and expressed his commitment to continued strong relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan. He emphasized the "One Nation, Two States" principle that has guided the relationship between the two countries. Future joint events with the Azerbaijani, Turkish, and Turkic communities were discussed.
The day trip was a great success in connecting and empowering American-born youth. We plan to continue organizing such visits in the future.
