Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Syria were established on 28 March 1992. [1] Syria is accredited to Azerbaijan from its embassy in Tehran, Iran.
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On 9 July 2009, the first official visit of the President of the Syrian Arab Republic — Bashar al-Assad to Azerbaijan took place. The parties agreed to supply 1-1. 5 billion cubic meters of Azerbaijani gas to Syria. [2] [3]
A joint Azerbaijani-Syrian business forum was held during the visit. [4] The business forum resulted in the signing of 14 documents:
In September 2009, the two governments signed an agreement to eliminate double taxation. [6]
During the talks between the Minister of industry and energy of Azerbaijan Natig Aliyev and the Minister of industry and energy of Syria Sufyan Allau, which were held in the capital city of Damascus on 4 March 2010, a Memorandum of intent was signed to conclude an agreement on gas supplies. There was also a Protocol signed on the mutual exchange of experience, training of qualified personnel, and the establishment of a joint Azerbaijani-Syrian company. [2]
On 23 November 2010, the parties entered into an agreement on the technical details of the purchase of natural gas for a period of 20 years. [7] [8]
In December 2011, Azerbaijan began exporting natural gas to Syria via Turkey and Georgia. [7] [9]
The Azerbaijani government plans to allocate approximately 5–10 billion dollars for investment in the Syrian economy. [10]
In 2018, it was announced that the chairmen of Azerbaijani companies wish to participate in various tenders, the main purpose of which is the reconstruction of oil and gas pipelines, roads, etc. on the territory of Syria. [11]
The two countries cooperate in a number of areas: energy, mining, agriculture, tourism, trade, science, education, health, ecology, construction, and so on. [2] [4]
Syria has once supported Azerbaijan's position on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. [12] However, since the Syrian Civil War, Syria has been supporting Armenia, Azerbaijan's arch-rival.
Both countries are members of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC), although Syria is suspended since 2012. [4] [13] Syria and Azerbaijan cooperate within the framework of the United Nations (UN), Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), etc. [5] [14]
Since the twentieth century, the two countries have been cooperating in book publishing. The society for friendship and cultural relations operates in Damascus. [15]
The citizens of Azerbaijan have the opportunity to obtain a visa at the border with Syria. The validity period of the visa is 15 days. [16]
On 7–18 December 2015, with the financial support of the International Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AIDA) and the organization of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Jordan, humanitarian aid was distributed to 400 Syrian families settled in Jordan, including food and health products. [17]
Strong foreign relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom. The Embassy of United Kingdom in Baku opened in 1992. The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in London opened in 1994. Both countries are members of the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Bulgaria in political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres. Cooperation is carried out in such areas as transport and transit of goods, tourism, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, science and high technologies, education, military equipment, etc.
Azerbaijan–Pakistan relations refer to bilaterial relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan has an embassy in Baku and Azerbaijan has an embassy in Islamabad. Both countries are enhancing contact between their respective capitals. The two nations are considered "strategic partners".
Diplomatic relations exist between Azerbaijan and the Netherlands. Azerbaijan have an embassy in The Hague. the Netherlands has an embassy in Baku. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe. Azerbaijan celebrated its 30th anniversary with the Netherlands on April 1, 2022.
Azerbaijan–Venezuela relations are the bilateral relations exist between Azerbaijan and Venezuela. Venezuela has an embassy in Baku. Azerbaijan is represented by its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City.
Azerbaijan–Libya relations refer to bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Libya. Libya has an embassy in Baku. Azerbaijan has a non resident embassy in Cairo.
Bilateral relations and interactions exist between Azerbaijan and Peru.
Bilateral relations exist between Azerbaijan and Jordan. Cooperation between the countries is carried out in such areas as justice, tourism, defense, Information and communication technologies (ICT), transport, statistics, military affairs, standardization, emergency management, etc.
Azerbaijan–Cuba relations refers to bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Cuba. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Havana and Cuba has an embassy in Baku. Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Cuba were established on March 27, 1992.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Colombia in political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
Australia–Azerbaijan relations refer to bilateral relations between Australia and Azerbaijan. Cooperation is carried out in such areas as construction, tourism, agriculture, finances, investment, media, extractive industry, aerospace, ICT, oil and gas, etc. The building of the diplomatic mission of Australia in Azerbaijan is located in Ankara. Australia's Extraordinary Ambassador to Azerbaijan is Mark Innes-Brown.
Azerbaijan–Morocco relations are the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Morocco. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Rabat. Morocco has an embassy in Baku.
Azerbaijan—Latvia relations refer to the bilateral relations between the Azerbaijan and Latvia. Since 2005, Azerbaijan has had a representative office in Riga, just as Latvia has an embassy in Baku.
Azerbaijan—Lithuania relations refers to the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Lithuania. Both countries were Republics of the Soviet Union and are Post-Soviet states.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of North Macedonia in the political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
Azerbaijan—France relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the French Republic in the political, socio-economic, cultural, and other spheres.
Azerbaijan–Ethiopia relations refer to bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Ethiopia. Cooperation is carried out in such areas as economy, trade, education, culture, media, engineering, energy, and medicine. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia has a non resident ambassador in Ankara.
Azerbaijan–South Africa relations refer to bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and South Africa.
Azerbaijan-Bosnia and Herzegovina relations refer to the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Azerbaijan has a diplomatic office in Sarajevo. Bosnia and Herzegovina has a non resident ambassador in Ankara, Turkey.
Azerbaijan–Equatorial Guinea relations are the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Equatorial Guinea.
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