Azerbaijan–Colombia relations

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Azerbaijan–Colombia relations
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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.

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Cooperation between the two countries mainly covers such areas as education, culture, sports, and tourism. [1]

Diplomatic relations

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]

Inter-parliamentary relations

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]

High-level visits

Inter-party political consultations

  1. On July 24–26, 2012, the first session of inter-party political consultations was held within the framework of the working visit of Elmar Mammadyarov to Colombia.
  2. On September 30 – October 2, 2012, during the working visit of Deputy foreign Minister of Colombia Monica Lanzetta to Azerbaijan, the second session of the inter-party political consultations was held.
  3. On July 8, 2013, during the working visit of Colombian foreign Minister to Azerbaijan, the third session of inter-party political consultations was held.
  4. On May 29–30, 2017, during the working visit of Azerbaijani foreign Minister to Colombia, the fourth session of inter-party political consultations was held. [3]

Economic cooperation

Trade turnover (in thousands of US dollars) [3]

YearTrade turnoverImportExport
2013796.2785.81.4
2014112.2111.30.9
2015522.3486.154.2
2016268.9160.9108
2017445.97374.7371.24
2018734.04656.4977.55

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]

Tourism

On November 22, 2013, the law on visa cancellation for Azerbaijani citizens wishing to visit Colombia came into force. [10]

International cooperation

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]

Cultural ties

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]

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