Q: What is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
A: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the Azerbaijani government ministry which manages the foreign relations of Azerbaijan.
Q: When was the Ministry of Foreign Affairs established?
A: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was established on May 28, 1918, during the first Republic of Azerbaijan.
Q: What replaced the Ministry after Azerbaijan became part of the Soviet Union in 1920?
A: After Azerbaijan became part of the Soviet Union in 1920, it was replaced by People's Foreign Affairs Commissariat (PFAC).
Q: How much power did PFAC have?
A: PFAC had little power because Azerbaijan was no longer independent and followed Soviet foreign policy.
Q: When did Azerbaijan gain its independence?
A: Azerbaijan gained its independence in 1991.
Q: When was the Ministry re-established after gaining independence?
A: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs was re-established after gaining independence in 1991.
Q: Who is currently Minister of Foreign Affairs for Azerbaijan? A: Elmar Mammadyarov has been Minister since 2004.