2012 in Azerbaijan

Incumbents

• President: Ilham Aliyev
• Prime Minister: Artur Rasizade

Events

January

• January 1 – Azerbaijan accepted status of non-permanent member of the Security Council.

March

• March 23 - Maine adopted a resolution on Khojaly Massacre.

February

• February 1 - The Foreign Relations Committee of Senate of Pakistan adopted a resolution on the recognition of Khojaly Massacre
• February 24 - State of Georgia adopted a Resolution 1594 recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre

April

• April 2–4 - The Second Ordinary Session of Euronest Parliamentary Assembly was organized in Baku.

May

• May 7 - Baku Crystal Hall was opened with the participation of Ilham Aliyev.
• May 9–13 - The first international bicycle tour was organized in memory of Heydar Aliyev.
• May 10 - Heydar Aliyev Center was opened on the 89th birthday anniversary of Heydar Aliyev.
• May 22–26 - Eurovision Song Contest 2012

September

• September 22-October 13 - 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was held in Azerbaijan.

December

• December 30 - The development concept “Azerbaijan 2020: a look into the future” was adopted by the decree of Ilham Aliyev