Baku's Caspian waterfront hosts Britain's embassy to Azerbaijan where oil wealth fuels dramatic architectural ambitions transforming this ancient Silk Road city into a modern metropolis. The mission supports British energy companies partnering with Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR on massive offshore gas projects in the Caspian Sea, facilitates UK engineering firms working on pipelines transporting Azerbaijani gas to European markets, and assists businesses navigating Azerbaijan's complex regulatory environment dominated by state enterprises and family networks. British tourists increasingly discover Azerbaijan's contrasts—Baku's UNESCO Old City surrounded by Zaha Hadid's Flame Towers, ancient fire temples reflecting Zoroastrian heritage, and mountain villages in the Caucasus offering authentic cultural experiences. The embassy provides consular services for British nationals including emergency assistance for travelers, passport services for expats working in Azerbaijan's oil and gas sector, and support for UK citizens attending events like the Baku Formula 1 Grand Prix. Staff process visa applications for Azerbaijani business delegations, students heading to British universities, and families visiting UK's growing Azerbaijani diaspora communities. The mission also engages with civil society organizations despite authoritarian political constraints limiting democratic freedoms.