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 Azerbaijan |  United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Embassy of Azerbaijan, London | Embassy of the United Kingdom, Baku |
| Envoy | |
| Ambassador Elin Suleymanov | Ambassador Fergus Auld |
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.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the government of Azerbaijan signed an agreement with the British company "Kosmos". Per the agreement, the company organized delivery of Baku oil from Black Sea Port to Europe. [1]
After the Battle of Baku, the Dunsterforce withdrew to Persia in September 1918. [2] The Dunsterforce returned to Baku after the Armistice of Mudros ended the conflict with the Ottoman Empire in November 1918. The force administered the territory under martial law until 1920, when the Bolshevik advance made it impossible for them to stay.[ citation needed ]
During this time, de facto diplomatic relations existed between the Democratic Republic of Azerbaijan and the British Empire through the British High Commissioner in the Caucasus, which located in Tbilisi.[ citation needed ]
The two countries have had official diplomatic relations since March 11, 1992. The independence of Azerbaijan was recognized by the United Kingdom on December 31, 1991. [ citation needed ]
The first official visit of the President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev to the United Kingdom was on February 22–25, 1994. [3]
The first official visit of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to Azerbaijan was in September 1992. [4]
On July 19–24, 1998, President Heydar Aliyev made his second official visit to the United Kingdom and met with Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair.
The Azerbaijan-United Kingdom Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group in Azerbaijani Parliament is chaired by Chingiz Asadullayev. The Azerbaijan All-Party Parliamentary Group in the UK Parliament is chaired by Christopher Pincher. [ citation needed ]
The British Ambassador to Azerbaijan is Fergus Auld. [5]
The Azerbaijani Ambassador to the United Kingdom is Elin Suleymanov. [6]
At the root of economic cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom lies the energy industry.
On November 28, 1995, the British-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce and Industry was founded. The Chamber represents the business interests of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Azerbaijan. [7]
In September 2009 was established Britain – Azerbaijan Business Council (BABC). [8] The Council promotes trade and investment between Azerbaijan and Britain.
| Year | Amount Thousands of USD |
|---|---|
| 2020 [9] | 296 972,09 |
| 2021 [10] | 271 197,31  |
| 2022 [11] | 256 656,03 |
| Year | Amount Thousands of USD |
|---|---|
| 2020 [9] | 157 527,03 |
| 2021 [10] | 396 673,52  |
| 2022 [11] | 779 541,24 |
The basis of cultural collaboration between Azerbaijan and the United Kingdom was established on February 23, 1994. This date is marked by the signing of the Agreement on cooperation in the sphere of education, science, and culture between two countries. The Agreement was signed by President Heydar Aliyev and Prime Minister John Major.
In 1997 was founded the Anglo-Azerbaijani Society. The Co-Chairman of the Society in London is Lord German. The Co-Chairman of the Society in Baku is Nargiz Pashayeva. The Society participates in mutual cultural understanding between Azerbaijan and Great Britain, organizes charity events, supports young talents in Britain. [12]
William Hague, Foreign Secretary paid a visit to Baku to participate at the signing ceremony of the investment document on The Shah Deniz 2 gas project in December 2013. [13]
President İlham Aliyev met with Charles Hendry, Prime Minister's Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan in November 2013. [14]
Charles Hendry, Minister of State for Energy and Climate Change visited to Baku and met with Natig Aliyev, Azerbaijani Minister of Industry and Energy for discussion of the draft on the long-term exploration of offshore block "Shafag-Asiman" in September 2011. [15]
David Lidington, Minister of State for Europe visited to Azerbaijan and met with President Ilham Aliyev, as well as the Ministers for Foreign Affairs, Economic Development, and Transport on October 20–22, 2010. [16]
Lord Hunt, Minister of State for Energy visited to Baku on 15–17 September 2009. During these days, he met with President Ilham Aliyev and SOCAR President Rovnag Abdullayev and also delivered a speech at the Gas Infrastructure World Caspian Conference. [17] [18]
Lord Digby Jones, Minister for Trade and Investment visited Azerbaijan to participate in the 15th Anniversary International Caspian Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference in June 2008. [19]
Jim Murphy, Minister of State for Europe visited to Baku and met with Azerbaijani Ministers and officials and representatives to discuss on energy, security and commercial lobbying, NATO/South Caucasus, human rights and Counter Terrorism on May 7, 2008. [20] [21]
William Hague, UK Foreign Secretary received the Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov on September 3–5, 2013 and Mammadyarov participated and made a speech at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. [22]
Abulfas Garayev, Minister of Culture and Tourism visited London for participating at the World Travel Market exhibition in November 2012 and met with Edward Vaizey UK Minister for Culture, Communications and the Creative Industries. [23]
Elmar Mammadyarov, Minister of Foreign Affairs paid a working visit UK in April 2012. [24]
Vilayat Mukhtar oglu Guliyev is an Azerbaijani politician who was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan from 1999 to 2004. He was elected to the Azeri parliament in 1996 as a supporter of President Heydar Aliyev. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Aliyev, and for short term under his son, Ilham, from October 1999 until April 2004, when he was replaced by Elmar Mammadyarov.
Relations have always been strong between Azerbaijan and Turkey, the only two predominantly Turkic countries located west of the Caspian Sea. Former Azerbaijani president Heydar Aliyev often described the two as being "one nation, two states."
In 1991, Azerbaijan recovered its independence from the Soviet Union, which was recognized by Greece on December 31, 1991. Diplomatic relations were established in 1992. The Greek embassy in Baku was opened in the spring of 1993. The embassy of Azerbaijan in Athens was opened in August 2004.
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".
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Japan in the political, socio-economic, cultural, and other fields.
Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Hungary were established a year after the former state's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
Azerbaijan–Mexico relations are the diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Mexico. Both nations are members of the United Nations.
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the People's Republic of China were established on April 2, 1992. The relations between the two countries have developed smoothly and high-level exchanges have been close. The PRC embassy in Baku openly commends Azerbaijan for supporting its stance on the political status of Taiwan, Tibet's sovereignty, the conflict in Xinjiang, and the suppression of Falun Gong. All political forces have actively advocated strengthening friendly cooperation with China. China was one of the first countries to recognize independence.
Current and historical relations between Argentina and Azerbaijan have existed for decades, since Argentina's recognition of Azerbaijan on 9 March 1992.
The diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Germany established in 1992 after Germany recognized the independence of Azerbaijan.
Bilateral relations exist between Azerbaijan and Brazil.
The diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Portugal were established in 1992 after Portugal recognized the independence of Azerbaijan.
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.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Colombia in political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
Azerbaijan–Gambia relations are the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and The Gambia. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
Azerbaijan–Morocco relations are the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Morocco. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Rabat. Morocco has an embassy in Baku.
Azerbaijan—Lithuania relations refers to bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Lithuania.
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.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Ecuador in the political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
