Hafiz Pashayev: Today, Azerbaijan is attracting great interest from many countries around the world

  18 November 2025    Read: 818
  Hafiz Pashayev: Today, Azerbaijan is attracting great interest from many countries around the world

“From the moment I arrived in Washington, I was struck by numerous interesting things I encountered in the United States. What surprised me most was the extensive network of think tanks and their active work. During my stay, I spent much of my time considering the topics I wanted to study and realized that think tanks could be an essential source of knowledge. I made an effort to attend as many events as I could because there was something new to learn at these institutions every day,” said Hafiz Pashayev, Rector of ADA University, at the opening ceremony of the first Azerbaijan–United States Think Tank Forum held in Baku, AzVision.az reports.

He noted that Azerbaijani ambassadors should closely follow discussions within think tanks. “I remember the friendships I made during those years and how different countries presented themselves in the U.S. At that time, very few people from Azerbaijan visited the U.S., and diplomacy was a completely new field for me. Many people were unfamiliar with Azerbaijan, and there was insufficient information about the country. However, today, Azerbaijan is attracting great interest from many countries around the world,” Pashayev emphasized.

The rector also referred to Azerbaijan’s accession to the Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia as a full-fledged participant. “I believe this step will be beneficial for both sides. It is my hope that this forum will generate new ideas and perspectives,” he added.

 

AzVision.az


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