US Chargé d'Affaires Amy Carlon visited Basqal, one of the historic villages of Azerbaijan's Ismayilli district, to learn more about its rich cultural heritage and traditional craftsmanship, Report informs, citing a post by the US Embassy in Baku on X.
Basqal, which has centuries of history, is particularly renowned for its traditional kelaghayi silk headscarves and silk-making craftsmanship.
The visit gave Carlon an opportunity to experience firsthand the history, traditions and hospitality that make Azerbaijan's regions unique, the embassy said.