People in Baku, or in Azerbaijan in general, are pretty friendly, and will often stop to chat with you (though neither of you may know very much of the others language). Its a pretty safe country on the whole and, if you want to move there, theres no overarching risk involved in doing so.

Is Azerbaijan safe for tourists?

Azerbaijan is relatively safe to visit but you should watch out for both petty and violent crime. In Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, you should expect crime like in many cities around the world, but the problem here is that petty crime made way for more violent types of crime, some of them involving foreigners.

Is the US friendly with Azerbaijan?

U.S.-AZERBAIJAN RELATIONS The United States established diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan in 1992, following its independence from the Soviet Union. Together, the two countries work to promote European energy security, expand bilateral trade and investment, and combat terrorism and transnational threats.

Is Azerbaijan still at war?

The fighting stopped with a ceasefire agreement on November 10, 2020, by which most of the territories lost by Azerbaijan during the First Nagorno-Karabakh war were returned to Azerbaijan. The president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has claimed that the conflict has ended.

Who is Azerbaijan allies with?

As of 2019, Azerbaijan maintains diplomatic relations with 182 United Nations member states, the State of Palestine and the Holy See. Azerbaijan does not have diplomatic relations with the following countries: Armenia. Central African Republic.

Which country accepted Azerbaijan first?

Israel was one of the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan on 25 December 1991.