Sabuhi Karimov
Baku,BA
Summary
Senior diplomat skilled in diplomatic negotiations, policy analysis, and inter-ministerial coordination. Proven track record of fostering relationships in complex environments while delivering effective communication.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Head of Visa division of the Consular Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Baku, BA
01.2025 - Current
- Senior diplomat with extensive experience in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, as well as in the central apparatus of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
- Bilateral realtions and Regional Expertise: Managed and deepened bilateral realtions during a posting in Brazil (2013-2017), showcasing the ability to operate in a major strategic region (Latin America) and cultivate partnerships across different cultural and geopolitical contexts
- Multilateral diplomacy: Served in Switzerland (2020-2024), a global hub for international organizations, gaining direct experience in multilateral fora, diplomatic negotiations, and international governance.
- Foreign Policy and Strategic Coordination: Gained comprehensive insight into the internal workings of Azerbaijan's diplomatic machinery through roles across different departments (American, European, African, Regional Security and Consular departments) within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This experience includes policy analysis, strategic planning, inter-miniterial coordination, and the implementation of the nation's foreign policy agenda
Education
Master of Arts - International Politics
The Presidential Academy
Azerbaijan, Baku06-2013
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Regional Studies
Azerbaijan University of Foreign Languages
Azerbaijan, Baku06-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Program Applied Security Studies
European Center For Security Studies
Germany, Garmisch-PartenkirchenSome College (No Degree) - Brazilian Politics, Economy And Foreign Relations
University of Brasilia
Brazil, BrasiliaSome College (No Degree) - Introduction to Leadership and influence
Internation Republican Institute (IRI)
Azerbaijan, BakuSome College (No Degree) - Human Development Course
UNDP
Azerbaijan, BakuSome College (No Degree) - Energy Security Strategic Awareness
NATO School
Germany, OberammergauSkills
- Diplomatic negotiations
- Policy analysis
- Inter-ministerial coordination
- Team leadership
- Public speaking
- Effective communication
- Networking skills
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal communication
- Team management
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Collaboration
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Turkish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Portuguese
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Head of Visa division of the Consular Department
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
01.2025 - Current
Master of Arts - International Politics
The Presidential Academy
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Regional Studies
Azerbaijan University of Foreign Languages
Some College (No Degree) - Program Applied Security Studies
European Center For Security Studies
Some College (No Degree) - Brazilian Politics, Economy And Foreign Relations
University of Brasilia
Some College (No Degree) - Introduction to Leadership and influence
Internation Republican Institute (IRI)
Some College (No Degree) - Human Development Course
UNDP
Some College (No Degree) - Energy Security Strategic Awareness
NATO School