Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.

This measure condemns the Government of Azerbaijan for its treatment of economist and scholar Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, including what it describes as wrongful detention and suppression of academic freedom, and urges his immediate and unconditional release . It exists to call attention to human rights concerns and to press for his freedom. It affects Dr. Ibadoghlu directly, the Government of Azerbaijan as the subject of the condemnation, and the U.S. Department of State, which is urged to prioritize his well-being and release in all its talks with Azerbaijan . The resolution signals support for scholars, activists, and others who face repression for their work, and it underscores U.S. concern about academic freedom abroad . A key action it calls for is making Dr. Ibadoghlu’s case a priority in U.S.–Azerbaijan engagement by the Department of State . The text does not state any new programs or funding.