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Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Colombia in political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
Cooperation between the two countries mainly covers such areas as education, culture, sports, and tourism. [1]
Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Colombia were established on December 13, 1994. [2]
The Azerbaijani Embassy in Colombia has been operating in Bogota since 2014. The Embassy of Colombia in Azerbaijan has been operating in Baku since the same year. [2]
The legal framework includes 5 documents. [3]
The Azerbaijani-Colombian inter-parliamentary working group operates under the National Assembly of Azerbaijan, and the Colombian-Azerbaijani friendship group operates under the Congress of Colombia. [3] the Head of the Azerbaijan-Colombia inter-parliamentary working group is Khanlar Fatiyev. [4]
On September 29–30, 2016, first Vice-President of the Senate of Colombia Daira de Jesus Galviz Mendez, senators Teresita Garcia Romero and Maritza Martinez Aristizabal visited Azerbaijan to participate in the Fifth World Humanitarian Forum held in Baku. [3]
On March 28, 2012, the Colombian Congress adopted the resolution "Illegal occupation of Azerbaijani territories" on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. [3]
On July 30, 2013, the relevant document (proposal) on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the Khojaly massacre was adopted by the second Committee on foreign relations and national defense of the house of representatives of the Colombian Congress. [3]
On February 20, 2017, the document (approval) on the 25th anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy was adopted by the second Committee on foreign relations and national defense of the Congress of Colombia. [3]
In December 2018, the second Committee of the Congress of Colombia adopted a resolution on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, supporting the position of the Republic of Azerbaijan. [3] [5]
Trade turnover (in thousands of US dollars) [3]
Year | Trade turnover | Import | Export |
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2013 | 796.2 | 785.8 | 1.4 |
2014 | 112.2 | 111.3 | 0.9 |
2015 | 522.3 | 486.1 | 54.2 |
2016 | 268.9 | 160.9 | 108 |
2017 | 445.97 | 374.73 | 71.24 |
2018 | 734.04 | 656.49 | 77.55 |
The main exports from Colombia are fruits, flowers, and coffee.
Sumac, kermani, carpets, and sports equipment are the main exports from Azerbaijan. [3]
In the summer of 2012, during a meeting between the Minister of industry and energy Natig Aliyev and the Chairman of the second constitutional Committee of the Senate of Colombia, Alejandra Moreno Piraquive, the parties proposed cooperation in the oil and gas sector. [8]
On April 3–5, 2019, a joint Azerbaijani-Colombian business forum was held in Bogota with the participation of business people from all countries. [9]
It is planned to establish a joint Chamber of Commerce. [9]
On November 22, 2013, the law on visa cancellation for Azerbaijani citizens wishing to visit Colombia came into force. [10]
In the international arena, cooperation between the two countries is carried out within the framework of international organizations: the United Nations, Non-aligned Movement, etc. [11]
On September 15, 2013, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia organized the first Spanish language course for employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. This course is held annually on a permanent basis. [3]
On April 26 – May 1, 2013, officials of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Ilgar Mustafayev and Garanfil Hasanova made a working visit to Colombia. [3]
On May 14, 2013, the Samed Vurgun Azerbaijan State Russian Drama theater in Baku hosted a concert of Colombian dance groups "Fundacion Delirio" and "Hecho en Cali". [3]
On September 9, 2015, an evening of Colombian culture was held in Baku. [12]
On March 16, 2016, a presentation entitled "Azerbaijan: from history to independence” was held at El Bosque University in Bogota, organized by the representative office of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Mexico. [3]
On November 14–26, 2016, the Colombia women's national volleyball team participated in a joint training program held in Azerbaijan as part of the Azerbaijan-Colombia joint sports exchange project. [3]
On February 20, 2019, with the financial support of the Embassy of Colombia in Azerbaijan, a photo exhibition "Colombia-Azerbaijan: Rhapsody of flowers" was held in the art gallery in the old part of Baku "Icheri Sheher". [13]
On April 8, 2019, the "Turkey-Caucasus (Azerbaijan)" research center was established at Columbia Externado University. [3]
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. Both countries are full members of the BSCE and COE.
Bilateral relations exist between Azerbaijan and Brazil.
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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo in diplomatic, socio-economic, military and other spheres. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
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.
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–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—Latvia relations refer to the bilateral relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Latvia in the political, socio-economic, and cultural spheres. Since 2005, Azerbaijan has had a representative office in Riga, just as Latvia has an Embassy in Baku. The Ambassador of Latvia to Azerbaijan is Dainis Garancs. Javanshir Akhundov is the Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Latvia.
Azerbaijan—Lithuania relations refers to bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Lithuania.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of North Macedonia in the political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
Azerbaijan–Paraguay relations refer to the bilateral relations that exist between Azerbaijan and Paraguay. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
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.