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| United Nations membership | |
|---|---|
| Membership | Full member |
| Since | 2 March 1992 |
| UNSC seat | Non-permanent |
| Ambassador | Yashar Aliyev |
Azerbaijan has been a member in the United Nations since March 2, 1992, after the UN General Assembly admitted Azerbaijan at its 46th session. The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Azerbaijan was opened in New York City in May 1992. On October 29, 1991, soon after gaining independence from the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan applied to the UN General Assembly for joining the organization. Azerbaijan was elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the term of 2012–2013.