The United Kingdom has appointed a new ambassador to Azerbaijan, according to the UK government.

The United Kingdom has voiced strong support for Azerbaijan’s efforts to seek justice following the recent killings and assaults of Azerbaijanis in Russia, offering condolences to the victims’ families and expressing solidarity with the Azerbaijani people.

British Ambassador to Azerbaijan Fergus Auld commended the significant advancements made by Azerbaijan since it restored its independence on October 18, 1991.

UK Ambassador to Baku Fergus Auld on Friday paid tribute to the Azerbaijani martyrs of the Second Karabakh War.

The United Kingdom is ready to provide support for Azerbaijan in making the upcoming COP29 climate conference a success, said UK Ambassador to Baku Fergus Auld.

The United Kingdom is proud to stand alongside the Azerbaijani people, said Fergus Auld, UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan, in his congratulatory message on the occasion of Independence Day, News.Az reports.