09/13/24 - Sen. Cardin tweeted ""Proud to convene this week's @HelsinkiComm hearing with @RepJoeWilson to discuss the importance of supporting Armenia’s democracy and Western future. We must stand firm in defending Armenia’s territorial sovereignty and democratic aspirations." -Chair @SenatorCardin" View the tweet here.

09/12/24 - Sen. Cardin tweeted ""Dr. Gubad Ibadoglu—an internationally respected scholar and political activist—is spending his 53rd birthday today under house arrest, following 274 days in detention for exposing corruption in Azerbaijan. I once again call for authorities to #FreeGubad." -Chair @SenatorCardin" View the tweet here.

09/09/24 - Sen. Cardin tweeted ""If Azerbaijan seeks to create a durable relationship with the Euro-Atlantic community, I urge President Aliyev to release those unjustly imprisoned by his government," said Chair @SenatorCardin . Full statement urging #Azerbaijan to uphold #HumanRights ??" View the tweet here.

02/20/24 - Sen. Cardin tweeted "Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a peaceful advocate for reform in Azerbaijan, has been unjustly imprisoned since July 2023. Chair @SenatorCardin recently shared his story, calling his arrest “outrageous” and strongly urging “Azerbaijan to release him immediately.”" View the tweet here.

01/29/24 - Sen. Cardin tweeted ""Azerbaijan's assault on journalists, illegal detention of opposition & alleged use of transnational repression are anti-democratic tactics. Baku must release political prisoners & halt harassment to be part of the international community, ahead of COP29." -Chair @SenatorCardin" View the tweet here.

01/26/24 - Sen. Cardin tweeted "“My approval of Turkey’s request to purchase F-16 aircrafts has been contingent on Turkish approval of Sweden’s @NATO membership. But make no mistake: this was not a decision I came to lightly,” said Chair @SenatorCardin." View the tweet here.

12/07/23 - Sen. Cardin tweeted "#Armenia and #Azerbaijan’s agreement to exchange detainees represents a crucial step on the road to a more peaceful future. While this is a welcome development, we must continue to aggressively hold those accountable for violations of international norms & #HumanRights. https://twitter.com/StateDeptSpox/status/1732923763782520915" View the tweet here.

12/05/23 - Sen. Cardin tweeted "Chair @SenatorCardin sent a letter to @SecBlinken urging him to remain focused on holding the Aliyev regime accountable for its brazen campaign of ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh & continue to support Armenians who were forced to flee the region. https://www.foreign.senate.gov/press/dem/release/chair-cardin-presses-administration-to-hold-azerbaijan-accountable-for-violations-in-nagorno-karabakh" View the tweet here.

10/04/23 - Sen. Cardin tweeted "“U.S. should halt security assistance to Azerbaijan until it has stopped this brutal campaign,” said Chair @SenatorCardin on the need to support #Armenia & reevaluate military assistance & security cooperation with #Azerbaijan." View the tweet here.

09/19/23 - Sen. Cardin tweeted "I am deeply disturbed by Azerbaijan's military action against the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, a region reeling from a 9-month blockade. Azerbaijan must immediately cease its use of force which will only undermine the possibility of peace." View the tweet here.

02/13/23 - Sen. Cardin tweeted "I call on the Azerbaijani government to immediately release activist Bakhtiyar Hajiyev, who has been unjustly detained on false pretenses since December. We can and will hold accountable all those who seek to undermine human rights. https://state.gov/calling-for-the-release-of-bakhtiyar-hajiyev/ @azembassyus" View the tweet here.