Embassy of Azerbaijan, London facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Embassy of Azerbaijan in London |
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| Location | South Kensington, London |
| Address | 4 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL |
| Coordinates | 51°30′6.3″N 0°11′12.8″W / 51.501750°N 0.186889°W |
| Ambassador | Fakhraddin Isa Oglu Gurbanov |
The Embassy of Azerbaijan in London is like Azerbaijan's official home in the United Kingdom. An embassy is a special office where people from one country work to keep good relationships with another country. They help their citizens and represent their home government.
Azerbaijan and the UK started their official friendship in 1992. Just two years later, in 1994, Azerbaijan opened its embassy in London. This helped both countries work together on many things.
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What Does an Embassy Do?
An embassy is super important for how countries connect. It's where diplomats, who are like special representatives, work. Their main job is to build strong ties between their home country and the country they are in.
Helping Citizens and Visitors
One big part of an embassy's job is to help its own citizens. If you're from Azerbaijan and visiting or living in the UK, the embassy can help you with things like passports or emergencies. They also help people from the UK who want to visit Azerbaijan.
Building Friendships Between Countries
Embassies also work on making sure countries get along well. They talk about trade, culture, and even big world issues. The Embassy of Azerbaijan in London helps share Azerbaijani culture and ideas with people in the UK. It also helps businesses from both countries work together.
The Embassy Building in London
The Embassy of Azerbaijan is located in South Kensington, a well-known area in London. The building itself is at 4 Kensington Court. It's a place where important meetings happen and where the ambassador, who is the top diplomat, works.
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A special plaque outside the embassy, written in both Azerbaijani and English. It shows the National emblem of Azerbaijan.
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This building at 55 Portchester Terrace in Paddington is thought to be where the Ambassador lives.
