Narmina Elsevar gizi Mustafayeva has been recalled from her positions as the Consul General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Istanbul, Turkey, and as the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, this decision was formalized following a decree signed by President Ilham Aliyev.
The recall of diplomatic representatives is a standard procedure within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, often occurring as part of routine rotations or the completion of diplomatic terms. Istanbul remains a critical diplomatic hub for Azerbaijan, given the strategic partnership between Baku and Ankara. The Consulate General in Istanbul plays a vital role in managing consular services for Azerbaijani citizens residing in the region and fostering economic and cultural ties between the two nations.