The United States recognized Azerbaijan's independence on December 25, 1991, and announced the establishment of diplomatic relations on February 19, 1992.
| Ambassador of the United States to Azerbaijan | |
|---|---|
Seal of the United States Department of State | |
Flag of a United States ambassador | |
Incumbent since June 23, 2025Amy Carlon Chargé d'affaires ad interim | |
| Nominator | The president of the United States |
| Appointer | The president with Senate advice and consent |
| Inaugural holder | Robert Finn as Chargé d'affaires ad interim |
| Formation | March 16, 1992 |
| Website | Ambassador to Azerbaijan |
The Baku embassy was opened by interim ambassador Robert Finn on March 16, 1992.
Chiefs of mission
| Representative | From | To | Title | Appointed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Finn | March 16, 1992 | September 15, 1992 | Chargé d'affaires ad interim | George H. W. Bush |
| Richard Miles | September 16, 1992 | November 5, 1993 | Ambassador | |
| Richard Kauzlarich | April 20, 1994 | July 20, 1997 | Ambassador | Bill Clinton |
| Stanley T. Escudero | December 4, 1997 | October 1, 2000 | Ambassador | |
| Ross L. Wilson | October 11, 2000 | April 24, 2003 | Ambassador | |
| Reno L. Harnish | December 1, 2003 | April 24, 2006 | Ambassador | George W. Bush |
| Anne E. Derse | July 3, 2006 | January 22, 2009 | Ambassador | |
| Donald Lu | July 4, 2009 | July 2010 | Chargé d'affaires | Barack Obama |
| Matthew Bryza | January 10, 2011 | January 5, 2012 | Ambassador | |
| Richard Morningstar | July 20, 2012 | July 31, 2014 | Ambassador | |
| Robert Cekuta | February 19, 2015 | March 31, 2018 | Ambassador | |
| William R. Gill | April 1, 2018 | March 11, 2019 | Chargé d'affaires, a.i. | Donald Trump |
| Earle D. Litzenberger | March 12, 2019 | July 26, 2022 | Ambassador | |
| Hugo Guevara | July 26, 2022 | January 18, 2024 | Chargé d'affaires, a.i. | Joe Biden |
| Mark W. Libby | January 18, 2024 | January 18, 2025 | Ambassador | |
| Hugo Guevara | January 18, 2025 | June 23, 2025 | Chargé d'affaires, a.i. | Donald Trump |
| Amy Carlon | June 23, 2025 | Present |
See also
- List of ambassadors of Azerbaijan to the United States
- Azerbaijan - United States relations
- Foreign relations of Azerbaijan
- Ambassadors of the United States
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