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Matthew Bryza Leaves Azerbaijan, But Promises to Come Back
BAKU. January 5, 2012: On January 3, the US ambassador to Azerbaijan
Matthew Bryza left Azerbaijan due to the completion of his diplomatic
mission, reported the US Embassy in Baku. Adam Sterling will serve as
Charge d'affairs till the appointment of the new US ambassador.
Ambassador Bryza's candidacy was blocked in the US Senate by the US
Senators Boxer and Menendez. Although President Obama appointed Bryza,
the US Senate did not hold a vote to confirm Matthew Bryza's
appointment. According to unofficial sources, Bryza plans to leave
public service, but the information was refuted by the US Embassy.
Matthew Bryza served one of the shortest terms among the previous US
ambassadors. The previous US ambassadors served in Azerbaijan for
three years: Richard Miles (1992-1993), Richard Kozlarich (1994-1997),
Stanley Escudero (1997-2000), Ross Wilson (2000-2003), Reno Harnisch
(2003-2006), and Anne Derse (2006-2009) (Turan).
From: Baghdasarian
BAKU. January 5, 2012: On January 3, the US ambassador to Azerbaijan
Matthew Bryza left Azerbaijan due to the completion of his diplomatic
mission, reported the US Embassy in Baku. Adam Sterling will serve as
Charge d'affairs till the appointment of the new US ambassador.
Ambassador Bryza's candidacy was blocked in the US Senate by the US
Senators Boxer and Menendez. Although President Obama appointed Bryza,
the US Senate did not hold a vote to confirm Matthew Bryza's
appointment. According to unofficial sources, Bryza plans to leave
public service, but the information was refuted by the US Embassy.
Matthew Bryza served one of the shortest terms among the previous US
ambassadors. The previous US ambassadors served in Azerbaijan for
three years: Richard Miles (1992-1993), Richard Kozlarich (1994-1997),
Stanley Escudero (1997-2000), Ross Wilson (2000-2003), Reno Harnisch
(2003-2006), and Anne Derse (2006-2009) (Turan).
From: Baghdasarian