Several Ambassadors and Consuls of Azerbaijan Recalled
Baku / 30.01.18 / Turan: The Ambassadors of Azerbaijan in India, Ibrahim Hajiyev, Jordan, Sabir Agabekov, Qatar, Tofig Abdullayev, and Saudi Arabia, Rasim Rzayev, were recalled by the order of the head of state.
The Consuls General of Azerbaijan in Batumi, Rashad Ismayilov, and Dubai, Parabiz Ismayilzadeh, were also recalled, according to the official message.
The appointments to these posts are not reported, as well as about the new place of work of the recalled diplomats. -02D-
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