Bilateral Relations
Azerbaijan - Afghanistan
Recognition of Independence of Republic of Azerbaijan
December 21, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
November 16, 1994
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was $615 900.
Import: $1000
Export: $614 900
Balance: $613 900
Azerbaijan - Albania
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 4, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
September 23, 1993
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Albania
October 24-26, 2002
participation of Mr. V.Quliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs in a BSEC meeting of foreign ministers
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade between Azerbaijan and Albania was $ 43.2 thousand in 2003
Import $43.2 thousand
Balance $43.2 thousand
Azerbaijan - Algeria
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 26, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
April 22, 1994
Trade Turnover - 2003
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Algeria was $ 182 700.
Import: $4 900
Export: $177 800
Balance: $172 900
Embassy of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Abdelhamid Senouci Bereksi
Address: Ankara, Chankaya, Buyuk Shehit avenue 42
Tel: +90 (312) 428 80 37, 468 77 19
Fax: +90 (312) 468 75 93
Azerbaijan - Argentina
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
March 9, 1992
Establishment of diplomatic relations
November 8, 1993
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Argentina was $8.700 in January-March, 2004. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $8.700
Balance: - 8.700
Embassy of Argentina in Russia and Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Juan Carlos Sanchez Arnau
Adress: Moskow, Bolshaya Ordynka 72
Tel: +7 (095) 502 10 20
Fax: +7 (095) 502 10 21
Azerbaijan - Australia
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 26, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
June 19, 1992
Visits of Officials of Australia to Azerbaijan
January 7-10, 1995
visit of Geoffrey Bentley, Ambassador of Australia in Azerbaijan (residence in Moscow)
July 29- Aug. 1, 1995
visit of J.Maccarti, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia
September 14-17, 1995
visit of Geoffrey Bentley, Ambassador of Australia Accredited in Azerbaijan (residence in Moscow)
October 26-29, 1998
visit of Geoffrey Bentley, Ambassador of Australia in Azerbaijan (residence in Moscow)
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Australia was $5 800100
Import: $5 711 800
Export: $88 300
Balance: $-5 623 500
Embassy of Commonwealth of Australia
Ambassador: Jean Dunn
Address: Ankara, Nenehatun cad.N83 06700.G.O.P
Tel: +90 (312) 459 95 00
Fax: +90 (312) 446 48 27
Azerbaijan - Austria
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 15, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
February 20, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Austria
July 3-6, 2000
official visit of President Mr. H.Aliyev
Other officials
December 10-13, 2001
visit of A.Karayev Minister of Youth, Sport and Tourism
November 18, 2002
working visit of F.Aliyev Minister of Economic Development
Visits of Austrian Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
July 17-18, 2000
visit of Mr. B.Valdner, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs
July 12-13, 2003
visit of E.Strasser Minister of Internal Affairs
September 19-20, 2003
visit of D.Bohmdorf Minister of Justice
September 21-22, 2004
visit of V.Presslawyer Head Prosecuter
September 23-26, 2004
visit of E.Buksbaum Deputy of Internal Minister
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Austria was $8,600,000 in 2003
Import: $8,200,000
Export: $400,000
Balance: $7,800,000
Ambassador: Heidemaria Gurer is accredited in Azerbaijan and Georgia
Address: Vienna, Ministry of Foregn Affairs of Austria Baulhausplatz 2, A-1014
Tel: +43 (0) 501150 3661
Fax: +43 (0) 501159 3661
E-mail: a_moskau@iasnet.ru
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Austria
Ambassador: Mr. Fuad Ismayilov
Azerbaijan - Bahrain
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
November 06, 1996
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
November 06, 1996
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Kingdom of Bahrain
Ambassador: Mr. Elman Arasli
Azerbaijan - Bangladesh
Recognition of Independence of Republic of Azerbaijan
December 30, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
February 26, 1992
Visits of Bangladesh Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
May 11-13, 2000
visit of Nazimullah Chowdhury, ambassador of Bangladesh
January 22-27, 2001
visit of Nazimullah Chowdhury, ambassador of Bangladesh
June 17-21, 2002
visit of Nazimullah Chowdhury, ambassador of Bangladesh
February 16-19, 2004
visit of Nazrul Islam, ambassador of Bangladesh
Trade Turnover – 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Bangladesh was $400
Import: $400
Export: $0
Balance: $-400
Embassy of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh (Ankara)
Ambassador: Nazrul Islam
Address: Ankara, Cankaya, Ginnah Cad. 78/7-10
Tel: +994 (12) 439 27 50, 51
Fax: +994 (12) 442 25 61
E-mail: bdootankara@superonline.com
Azerbaijan - Belgium
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 31, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
June 17, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Kingdom of Belgium
May 3-5, 1994
President Mr. H.Aliyev’s participation in the ceremony of signing NATO’s “Partnership for Peace” program
April, 1995
visit of President Mr. H.Aliyev of Azerbaijan
April 22-23, 1996
participation of President Mr. H.Aliyev in the “Presentation Document” ceremony confirming Azerbaijan’s willingness of co-operation with NATO in the frames of “Partnership for Peace” program
December 15-16, 1998
participation of Mr. T.Zulfugarov, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in an EAPC meeting of Foreign Ministers
December 15-17, 1999
participation of Mr. V.Quliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in an EAPC meeting of Foreign Ministers
December 14-16, 2000
participation of Mr. V.Quliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in an EAPC meeting of Foreign Ministers
December 6-7, 2001
participation of Mr. V.Quliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in an EAPC Meeting of Foreign Ministers
December 3-4, 2003
participation of Mr. V.Quliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in an EAPC Meeting of Foreign Ministers
May 17-19, 2004
participation of President Mr. I.Aliyev in a meeting of the EU Common Affairs and International Relations Council
Visits of Belgian Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
April 13-15, 1998
visit of Mr. J.-L.Dehaene, Prime Minister
April 6-7, 2005
visit of H. de Kroo, President of Chamber of Representatives of Kingdom of Belgium
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Belgium was $31,52 thousand in 2004
Import: $0,690 thousand
Export: $30,83 thousand
Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Jan Matthysen
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Mahatma Gandi Cad.55
Tel: +90 (312) 446 82 47/50
Fax: +90 (312) 446 82 51
E-mail: ankara@diplobel.org
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Belgium
Ambassador: Mr. Arif Mamedov
Azerbaijan - Belarus
Establishment of diplomatic relations
June 11, 1993
Azerbaijani officials visits to Belorussia
President
December 1, 2000
meeting of Prezident H.Aliyev and Prezident A.Lukashenko within CIS Summit in Minsk
Prime-minister
March 2-6, 2004
working visit of Mr.A.Rasi-zade, Prime-minister of Azerbaijan
Minister of foreign affairs
March 25, 2004
visit of Mr.V.Gouliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Byelorussian Officials visits to Azerbaijan
May 18, 2001
Lieutenant-general L. Maltshev the minister of defence of Byelorussia took part in the meeting of CIS ministeries of defence in Baku
June 6-8, 2001
Emergency affairs deputy minister A. Bariyev
June 14, 2001
Chief of the administrative department of the Byelorussian President Mrs.G. Dzouravkova
June 18-19, 2001
Deputy Minister of Health V.Orekhovski
Prime-minister
November 5-7, 2004
official visit of Mr. S.Sidorski, Prime-minister of Belorussia to Azerbaijan
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Byelorussia was $7167,6 thousands in 2003. Trade links (data given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $945, 1 thousand
Export: $6213, 7 thousand
Balance: $5259, 6 thousand
Office of the Ukraine Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Belarus
Head of the office Mr. Ayyar Huseinov
Azerbaijan - Bolivia
Establishment of diplomatic relations
July 8, 1996
Azerbaijan - Bosnia and Herzegovina
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
February 9, 1995
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
February 9, 1995
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade between Azerbaijan and Bosnia and Herzegovina was $2.5 thousand in 2003
Import: $2.5 thousand
Balance: $2.5 thousand
Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Nerkez Arifhodzic
Address: Ankara, Turan Emeksiz Sok., Park Bloklari B-Blok No 3/9-10
Tel: + 90 (312) 427 36 02, 03
Fax + 90 (312) 427 36 04
E-mail: bh-emb@kablonet.com.tr
Azerbaijan - Brazil
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 26, 1991
Establishment of diplomatic relations
October 21, 1993
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Brazil was $2.327.900 in January-March, 2004. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $2.327.900
Balance: - 2.327.900
Embassy of Brazil in Turkey and Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr.Cesario Melantonio Neto
Adress: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Reshit Galip Cad. İlkadim Sok. 1
Tel: +90 (312) 448 18 40
Fax: +90 (312) 448 18 38
Azerbaijan-Brunei
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
November 24, 1995
Azerbaijan - Bulgaria
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 14, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
June 5, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Republic of Bulgaria
December, 1993
participation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs M.Mammad-Kuliyev in a BSEC meeting of foreign ministers
June 29-30, 1995
visit of President H.Aliyev
September 25-27, 2002
visit of S.Abiyev, Minister of Defence
January 19-23, 2004
visit of A. Garayev, Minister of Youth, Sport and Tourism
Visits of Bulgarian Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
November 9-10, 1997
visit of N.Mixaylova, Minister of Foreign Affairs
December 2-3, 1999
visit of President P.Stoyanov
October 29-30, 2003
participation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs I. Petkov in a BSEC meeting of commission of special representatives
November 4-5, 2003
visit of N.Svinarov, Minister of Defence
March 15-16, 2004
visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs S.Passi as a chairman of the OSCE
April 15-17, 2004
participation of K. Velev, Deputy Minister of Education in a BSEC meeting of education ministers
April 28-30, 2004
participation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs I. Petkov in a BSEC meeting of foreign ministers
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade between Azerbaijan and Bulgaria was $18733.5 thousand in 2003
Import: $4799.6 thousand
Export: $13933.9 thousand
Balance: $9134.3 thousand
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Ivan Palcev
Embassy of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Bulgaria
Ambassador: Mr. Elman Zeynalov
Azerbaijan – Burkina Faso
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
May 28, 2004
Azerbaijan – Cape Verde
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
March 22, 2004
Azerbaijan-Cambodia
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 27, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
December 28, 1994
Azerbaijan - Canada
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 25, 1995
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
August 10, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Canada
November 23-30, 1998
visit of a delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister A.Sharifov Visits of Canadian Officials to Azerbaijan
May 10-11, 2000
visit of a parlamentary delegation led by the Member of Parlament B.Graham
November 11-13, 2002
visit of G.Knutson, Secretary of State (Central and Eastern Europe and Middle East), Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Visits of officials of Canada to Azerbaijan
May 10-11, 2000
visit of a parliamentary delegation led by the Member of Parliament B.Graham
November 11-13, 2002
visit of G.Knutson, Secretary of State (Central and Eastern Europe and Middle East), Ministry of Foreign Affairs
September 21-25, 2003
visit of Ambassador-designate M.Leir
March 14-15, 2004
visit of D.Preston, Director General of Central, East and South Europe Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Canada
June 16, 2004
visit of Ambassador-designate M.Leir
September 27, 2004
The Ambassador of Azerbaijan F.Qurbanov presented his credentials to A.Clarkson, Governor General of Canada
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Canada was $1.394.200 in January-March, 2004
Import: $1.394.200
Export: $10.000
Balance: $1.374.200
Embassy of Canada in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Michael Leir
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Nenehatun Cad.75
Tel: +90 (312) 459 92 00
Fax: +90 (312) 459 93 61
E-mail: ankara@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Embassy of Azerbaijan in Canada
Ambassador: Mr. Fakhraddin Gurbanov
Azerbaijan – Chad
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
April 5, 2004
Azerbaijan - Chile
Establishment of diplomatic relations
November 3, 1994
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Chile was $400 in January-March, 2004. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $400
Balance: - 400
Azerbaijan - China
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 27, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
April 2, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to China
August 13-19, 1993
visit of Azerbaijan Minister of Culture P.Bul-Buloglu
January 4-7, 1994
visit of Foreign Minister H.Hassanov to China
March 7-10, 1994
visit of President H.Aliyev to China
December 22-26, 1996
visit of National Assembly Speaker M.Aleskrov
December 16-17, 1997
visit of Minister of Health A.Insanov
September 8-12, 1999
Azerbaijani Procurator-General E.Hasanov attended the annual meeting of the World Prosecutors Federation held in Beijing
November 18-25, 1999
visit of A.Garayev, Minister of Youth and Sport
January 4-10, 2000
visit of First Vice Chairman of the Azerbaijani National Assembly A.Rahimzade
May 25-28, 2000
visit of Defense Minister General S.Abiyev
October 24-28, 2000
visit of Foreign Minister V.Quliyev
April 14-21, 2002
visit of National Assembly Chairman M.Aleskerov
June 16-22, 2002
visit of Minister of Education M.Mardanov
April 24-29, 2004
visit of Internal Affairs R.Usubov
May 20-22, 2004
visit of Deputy Foreign Minister K.Khalafov
September 12-18, 2004
visit of A.Naghiyev, Minister of Labor and Social Security of Population (to attend 28th General Assembly of the ISSA) Beijing, People's Republic of China
Visits of Chinese Officials to Azerbaijan
April 17-18, 1996
visit of Vice Premier and Foreign Minister Qian Qichen
August 27-30, 1997
visit of NPC Standing Committee Vice Chairman Wang Binqian
August 4-10, 1999
visit of Deputy Procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate Zhao Hong
June 21-24, 2000
visit of NPC Standing Committee Chairman Li Peng
September 5-9, 2003
visit of Procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate
October 22-24, 2004
visit of Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing
Trade Turnover – 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and China was $111 667500
Import: $92 381 400
Export: $19 286 100
Balance: $- 73 095 300
Embassy of PRC
Ambassador: Mr. Zhang Siyun
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Yashar Aliyev
Azerbaijan - Colombia
Establishment of diplomatic relations
December 13, 1994
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Colombia was $39.700 in January-March, 2004. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $39.700
Balance: - 39.700
Azerbaijan - Costa Rica
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 28, 1991
Establishment of diplomatic relations
January 15, 1997
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Costa Rica was $400 in January-March, 2004. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $400
Balance: - 400
Azerbaijan-Cuba
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 26, 1991
Establishment of diplomatic relations
March 27, 1992
Embassy of Cuba in Russia and Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Jorge Marty Martines
Adress: Moscow, Leontievsky pereulok 9
Tel: +7 (095) 290 28 82
Fax: +7 (095) 202 53 92
Azerbaijan - Czech Republic
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 24, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
January 29, 1993
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Czech Republic
November 20-22, 2002
participation of President H.Aliyev in a NATO Summit held in Prague
April 16, 2002
meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and Armenia arranged by the OSCE Minsk Group Co-chairs
May 31-June 4, 2004
participation of the Deputy Foreign Minister M.Mammad-Quliyev in the 12th meeting of the OSCE Economic Forum held in Prague
Visits of Czech Officials to Azerbaijan
February 26-28, 1996
visit of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs A.Vondra
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the Czech Republic was $ 10.510.400 in 2003
Import: $9.832.400
Export: $678.000
Balance: $9.154.400
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Yozef Vrabets
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Ugur Mumcu Cad.100/3
Tel: +90 (312) 446 12 44, 446 48 04
Fax: +90 (312) 446 12 45
E-mail: ankara@embassy.mzv.cz
Azerbaijan - Denmark
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 31, 1991
Establishment of diplomatic relations
April 2, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Denmark
March 6-12, 1995
participation of President H. Aliyev in an international conference on social development
Visits of Danish officials to Azerbaijan
August 24-26, 2004
visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Per Stig Moller
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Denmark was $5763.7 thousand in 2004
Import: $5657.0 thousand
Export: $106.7 thousand
Balance: $-5550.3 thousand
Embassy of Denmark in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Anders Christian Hoppe
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Kirlangich Sok. 42
Tel: +90 (312) 468 77 60
Fax: +90 (312) 468 45 59
E-mail: ankamb@um.dk
Azerbaijan - Ecuador
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 2, 1992
Establishment of diplomatic relations
March 22, 2004
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Ecuador was $435.400 in January-March, 2004. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $435.400
Balance: - 435.400
Azerbaijan - Egypt
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbajan
December 26, 1991
Establishment of diplomatic relations
Aprel 04, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Arab Republic of Egypt
November, 1992
visit of Mr. T. Gasimov, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Aprel, 1994
visit of Mr. H. Hasanov, Minister of Foreign Affairs
September, 1994
participation of Mr. H. Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, in UNDP Submit
September, 1997
participation of Mr. M. Aleskerov, chairman of the Parliament, in international parliamentarian conference
2005
At the meeting that was held on January 9, due to the initiative of the Egyptian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the UN issues, Ahmad Fathalla, Azerbaijan declared its support in election of Egypt to the UN Security Council
During the meeting with the Minister of the International Cooperation Mrs. Fayza Abu Naga on January 10, it was arranged to hold the second meeting of the Azerbaijan-Egypt Intergovernmental Joint Commission on September 2005
Due to the initiative of the Embassy, the meeting that was held with the Minister of the International Cooperation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mrs. Fayza Abu Naga was published in the “Egyptian Gazette” that issued in English language in Egypt that informed both the Egyptian and foreign businessman with the opportunities in economical sphere of Azerbaijan
At the meeting with the Egyptian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the European affairs Ashraf Rashid that was held on January 17, several bilateral issues were discussed and the political discussions between the Ministries of two countries were reached to be held in Cairo
The anniversary of the “20th of January” was commemorated in the Embassy on January 18, with the participation of the journalists which were deeply informed by the Ambassador about the event
Due to the initiative of the Embassy, the information about press conference concerning the tragedy of the “20th of January was published in such the famous Egyptian newspapers as “Al-Jumhuriyya” and “Al-Ahram” on January 19, in Turkish “Zaman” newspapers on January 21, in Egyptian “October” newspaper on January 22 as well as in Arabic journal “Al-Vatan Al-Arabi” magazine that issued in Paris
The discussions in the sphere of oil were held during the meeting with the Minister of Oil Samih Fahmi on February 5
During the meting with the Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Magrabi on February 7, there were told about the famous Azerbaijani resorts and places for tourism and as well as discussions were held concerning this field
On February 8, during the meeting with the Egyptian Deputy Minister Sherif Shubashi the discussions on appropriate subject were held as well as the date of the official visit of the representatives of the Republic of Azerbaijan was fixed
On February 14, during the meeting with the Secretary-general of the League of Arab States Amr Mousa, the cooperation between LAG and Azerbaijan were discussed
On February 16, during the meeting with the Secretary-general of the Technical Cooperation Fond of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ARE the discussions on cooperation between fond and Azerbaijan were held
On February 26, the anniversary of the Khojali tragedy was commemorated in the Embassy, with the participation of the journalists which were deeply informed by the about the event
On February 27, the “Al-Jumhuriyya” newspaper published the information of the Ambassador F.Bagirov on Azerbaijan-Egyptian relations
On March 3, the “Al-Jumhuriyya” newspaper published the interview of the Ambassador F.Bagirov about the armenian aggression against Azerbaijan as well as the problem of the refugees and IDP’s
On March 6, during the meeting with the Egyptian Minister of Information Anas Al-Fiqi the discussions in this sphere were held as well as the renovation of the project of the Protocol signed in 1994 between two countries was reached and the documentaries about Azerbaijan were agreed to broadcast by the Egyptian channels
On March 9, during the meeting with the Chairman of Parliament and the Secretary-general of the ruling party of Egypt, Safvat Ash-Sherif the discussions on the cooperation between the ruling parties of both countries were held
On March 10, during the meeting with the Egyptian Minister of Internal Affairs, Habib Al-Adli the opportunities on future cooperation were discussed
On March 14-21 by the initiative of the Embassy, Azerbaijan took part at the 38th Cairo International Fair for the first time and on March 21, in the framework of this fair the seminar called “The Investment opportunities in Azerbaijan” was held and broadcasted by the Egyptian 2-nd 3-d and “Nile-TV” channels. The information about the seminar was published in “Al-Jumhuriyya” and “Al-Vafd” newspapers
On March 19, the Egyptian “October” magazine published the interview of the Ambassador F.Bagirov about the signing of the agreement on launching the information-cultural centers in both countries
On March 21, the letter of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to the Secretary-general of League of Arab States Amr Mousa which was reached Him during His stay in Algeria due to the initiative of the Embassy was read by the Secretary-general to Heads of States participated in the opening ceremony on March 22
On April 4, the information about the congratulation letter of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to the Secretary-general of the League of Arab States Amr Mousa and its content was published in Egyptian “October” newspaper
On March 21, the Embassy held “Novruz Bayram” in “Sheraton” hotel where the Egyptian famous representatives of culture, foreign diplomats and politicians were participated
On March 26-30 the Azerbaijani Deputy Minister of Culture Adalat Veliyev visited Egypt and met with the Egyptian Minister of Culture Faruq Husni as well as with his counterpart Sherif Shubashi and in the result of the discussions between two countries, the Agreement on cooperation in the sphere of culture was signed and the Azerbaijani days in Egypt was reached to be held in Egypt. During the visit Adalat Veliyev was interviewed by the Egyptian “Misir Al-Yaum”, “October” magazines
On March 31, the Day of Genocide of Azerbaijan was commemorated by the Embassy. The representatives of the Egyptian mass media were deeply informed about this event as well as press-releases prepared by the Embassy were sent to the other Embassies and Representatives
On April 12, the interview of the Ambassador Faiq Bagirov about Azerbaijan was published in such the famous Egyptian magazines as “Ad-Diplomasi Ad-Dauli”
On April 13-14 the meetings were held with the Minister of Education of Egypt Amr Izzat Salama and his Deputy Jamal Hasan in order to discuss the relations in educational field between two countries, and also about the visit of the Minister of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan Misir Mardanov to ARE and the documents to be signed
On April 18-23, the Azerbaijani Minister of Education Misir Mardanov with the representatives accompanied him visited Egypt. During the visit, a number of meetings were held and the five agreement packets were signed instead of two ones which had been expected to be signed
The Egyptian “Misir Al-Yaum” magazine and “Al-Ahbar” newspaper published the information about the visit of the educational Minister of Azerbaijan to Egypt as well as the agreements on cooperation between Baku and Cairo and also Azerbaijan and Alexandria Universities
On May 8, the day of occupation of Shusha was commemorated at the Embassy with the participation of the Egyptian mass media representatives
On May 10, birthday of the National Leader of the Azeri nations Heydar Aliyev was commemorated at the Embassy. The DVD film concerning his activity was played back in attendance of the representatives of Azerbaijani society, the Azerbaijani students studying in Egypt as well as all the staff of the Embassy
On May 10, during the meeting with the Head of the Department of Europe within the League of Arab States Farida Hasuna the regulations of the Memorandum of Understanding project between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan and the League of Arab States was discussed and reached to be prepared by the LAG and to be sent to the Embassy. The Memorandum project was sent in its turn to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan where some appropriate corrections were made and resent to the LAG which is being now under consideration
On May 11, during the meeting with the First deputy Minister of Education of ARE Ahmad Bahauddin, the launching of the branch of the Oil Academy of Azerbaijan in south Sinai was discussed
On May 28, having visited the Embassy, the representative of the President of ARE Tariq Abdulaziz delivered the congratulations of the President
On May 29, the Embassy held the official reception in occasion with “The Day of the Republic” as well as the historical launching of “Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan” oil pipeline. The famous Egyptian politicians, representatives of culture, foreign diplomats also participated
On May 28-29, the 40 minutes documentary about Azerbaijan was broadcasted by Egyptian “Nile News” and “2nd channel”
On June 05-08, the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Khalaf Khalafov visited Egypt. During his meeting with the Deputy Foreign Minister for European affairs Ashraf Rashid the political issues were discussed
On June 13 the meeting with the Egyptian Painters Union's Chairman Mustafa Hussein was held, the cooperation between two countries in this sphere were reached to be agreed
On June 27, with the participation of the representatives of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Law-Agreement base of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Arab Republic of Egypt was discussed and considered
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Egypt was $ 211600 in 2003
Import: $181600
Export: $30000
Balance: $-151600
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Yusif Ahmed Ebrahim El Sharkavi
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Egypt
Ambassador: Mr. Faig Bagirov
Azerbaijan - El Salvador
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
September 25, 1992
Establishment of diplomatic relations
March 23, 1999
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and El Salvador was $16.200 in January-March, 2004. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $16.200
Balance: -16.200
Azerbaijan - Eritrea
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
April 20, 2004
Azerbaijan - Equatorial Guinea
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 17, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
November 11, 2004
Azerbaijan - Estonia
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
February 20, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
June 20, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Estonia
December 9-10, 1999
visit of A.Salamov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Visits of Estonian Officials to Azerbaijan
February 14-16, 1996
visit of S.Kallas, Minister of Foreign Affairs
February 5-6, 1999
visit of A.Varik, Minister of Agriculture
March 1-3, 2000
official visit of T.Hendrik, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Estonia was $ 562.600 in 2003
Import: $382.200
Export: $180.400
Balance: $201.800
Embassy of the Republic of Estonia in Ukraine and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador:
Address: Kiev, 01901, Volodimirskaya 61/11
Tel: +380 (44) 235 85 82
Fax: +380 (44) 234 14 03
E-mail: saatkond@estemb.kiev.ua
Azerbaijan - Ethiopia
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 02, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
November 02, 1992
Azerbaijan - Finland
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 30, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
March 14, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Finland
July 7-8, 1997
visit of Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. K.Khalafov
Visits of Finnish Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
May, 1998
visit of O.Norbac, Minister for Trade and EU affairs
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Finland was $ 6868.4 thousand in 2003
Import: $6811.1 thousand
Export: $57.3 thousand
Balance: $6753.8 thousand
Ambassador: Mr. Timo Lahelma
Address: Helsinki, Laivastokatu 22, PL 176, 00161
Tel: +358 (9) 160565 39
Fax: +358 (9) 160555 58
Azerbaijan - France
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 3, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
February 21, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Republic of France
President
December 19-22, 1993
working visit of President H.Aliyev
May 8, 1995
participation of President H.Aliyev in celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of victory over fascism
December 3-6, 1995
participation of President H.Aliyev in a conference on investment opportunities in Azerbaijan
January 10-11, 1996
participation of President H.Aliyev in the mourning ceremony at the funeral of President F.Mitteran
January 13-15, 1997
official visit of President H.Aliyev
March 26-28, 1997
participation of President H.Aliyev in the jubilee of famous musician M.Rastropovich in Paris
January 23-27, 2001
official visit of President H.Aliyev
March 4-6, 2001
negotiations between President H.Aliyev and President of Armenia R.Kocheryan on peaceful resolution of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
January 22-23, 2004
official visit of President I.Aliyev
September 7-9, 2004
working visit of President I.Aliyev
Prime Minister
December 19-21, 2001
participation of Prime Minister A.Rasi-zadeh in the second meeting of the Azerbaijani-French Intergovernmental Economic Comission
Chairman of the Parliament
December 14-15, 1999
participation of M.Alasgarov, Chairman of the Parliament, in a colloquium dedicated to geostrategic problems and regional co-operation in the Caucasus
Minister of Foreign Affairs
November, 1993
visit of Foreign Minister H.Hasanov
February 3, 1999
official visit of Foreign Minister T.Zulfugarov
October 23-27, 2001
participation of Foreign Minister V.Quliyev at the 31th session of the General Conference of UNESCO
May 21-22, 2003
participation of Foreign Minister V.Quliyev in a conference devoted to the problem of drug trafficking
May 12-14, 2004
participation of Foreign Minister E.Mammedyarov in the 114th meeting of Council of Ministers of the CoE
Another officials
August, 2000
participation of Minister of Culture P.Bulbuloglu in an international festival dedicated to Berlious
April 12, 2002
visit of Deputy Foreign Minister K.Khalafov
April 17-21, 2002
visit of Minister of Fuel and Energy M.Karimov
January 9-10, 2003
participation of A.Garayev, Minister of Youth, sport and tourism in round-table discussions devoted to development of sport
March 25-28, 2003
visit of Minister of Culture P.Bulbuloglu
Visits of French Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
October 11-12, 1996
official visit of E.de Charet, Minister of Foreign Affairs
April, 1997
visit of E.de Charet, Minister of Foreign Affairs
August, 1998
visit of J.Dondou, State Concillor for External Economic Relations
July 22, 1999
visit of C.Poncelet, Chairman of the Parliament
June 5-8, 2001
participation of Deputy Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry D.Oussain at the 8th Caspian oil and gas Exhibition
September 30-October 2, 2002
official visit of R.Musoillet, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs
May 13-14, 2003
participation of Prime Minister F.Loose at the third meeting of the Azerbaijani-French Intergovernmental Economic Comission
April 11, 2005
inauguration of French cultural centre in Baku
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and France was $176119,2 thousand in 2004
Import: $109484,1 thousand
Export: $66635,1 thousand
Embassy of the Republic of France in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Bernard Amaudric du Chaffaut
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in France
Ambassador: Mr. Tarik Aliyev
Azerbaijan - Georgia
Establishment of diplomatic relations
November 18, 1992
Azerbaijani official’s visits to Georgia
President
March 8-10, 1996
official visit of Mr. H.Aliyev
January, 1998
participation of Mr H.Aliyev at the 70-th anniversary of President Mr. E.Shevardnadze
March 22-23, 2000
official visit of President Mr. H.Aliyev
June 14-15, 2004
official visit of President Mr. I.Aliyev
Visit of President of Azerbaijan Parliament
May 5-6, 1998
visit of Mr. M.Aleskerov, President of Milli Majlis on the occasion of celebration of 80th nniversary of Azerbaijan Republic
September 14-15, 1999
participation of Mr. M.Aleskerov, President of Milli Majlis at the seminar organized by Parlament Assambly of Council of Europe at Tbilisi
October 13-14, 2000
participation of Mr. M.Aleskerov, President of Milli Majlis in Tbilisi at the seminar “South Caucasus in the big Europe” organized by R.Schuman Fondation and Council of Europe
October 22-24, 2001
participation of Mr. M.Aleskerov, President of Milli Medjlis in Tbilisi at the meeting of Azerbaijan, Georgian and Armenian Parlament’s Presidents organized by President of Senat of France Mr. K.Poncelet
Visit of Prime-Minister
December 26-27, 1997
visit of Prime-Minister Mr. A.Rasi-zade
Visits of Minister of Foreign Affairs
December 25-26, 1996
official visit of Mr. H.Hasanov, Minister of Foreign Affairs
August 29-30, 1999
official visit of Mr.T.Zulfuqarov, Minister of Foreign Affairs
October 5-6, 2000
visit of Mr. V.Quliyev in the frame of International conference “Georgia and its partners: the directions of a new millennium”
September 28-29, 2004
official visit of Mr.E.Mammadyarov, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Georgian leadership’s visits to Azerbaijan
President
February 3-4, 1993
offcial visit of Mr E.Shevardnadze President of Georgian Parliament, Head of State
February 18-20, 1997
official visit of President Mr E.Shevardnadze
September 7-8, 1998
participation of President Mr. E.Shevardadze at an Intenational Conference on restoration of historic silk road
September 29, 2001
official visit of President E.Shevardnadze
September 17-18, 2002
visit of President Mr. E.Shevardnadze on the occasion of groundbreaking of the BTC pipeline
October 31, 2003
visit of President Mr E.Shevardnadze on the occasion of President I.Aliyev’s inauguration
March 04-05, 2004
visit of Mr. M.Saakashvili, President of Georgia
Visits of President of Parlament
April 11-13, 1996
visit of Mr. Z.Jvaniya, President of Georgian Parlament
July 12-13, 1996
visit of Mr. Z.Jvaniya, President of Georgian Parlament
November 8, 1996
visit of Mr. Z.Jvaniya, President of Georgian Parlament
May 18-19, 1998
visit of Mr. Z.Jvaniya, President of Georgian Parlament
Visit of Prime-Minister
November 9-10, 1998
visit of Prime-Minister V.Lordkipanidze
December 27, 2003
visit of Prime Minister Z.Jvaniya
September 20, 2004
visit of Prime Minister Z.Jvaniya on occasion of 10 anniversary of Contract of the Century
Security Council Secretary
October 29, 2004
visit of Q.Bejuasvili, Security Council Secretary
Visits of Minister of Foreign Affairs
February, 1994
visit of Mr. A.Tchiklaidze, Minister of Foreign Affairs
January 6, 1996
official visit of Mr. I.Minagarishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs
July 22-23, 1996
visit of Mr. I.Minagarishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs
February 8-10, 1997
visit of Mr. I.Minagarishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs
April 8-9, 1997
official visit of Mr. I.Minagarishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs
May 20-21, 1997
official visit of Mr. I.Minagarishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs
July 6-8, 1998
official visit of Mr. I.Minagarishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs
February 14-22, 2000
Foreign Minister I.Minagarishvili’s in the frames of negotiations on the BTC pipeline
February 12-14, 2001
official visit of Mr. I.Minagarishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs
August 13-16, 2001
visit of Mr. I.Minagarishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs
September 21, 2001
visit of Mr I.Minagarishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs
May 01-02, 2004
visit of Mr S.Zurabishvili, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Georgia was $139,305,8 in january-september 2004. Trade links (data given in figures) between two countries were as follow:
Import: $10,142,1
Export: $129,163,7
Balance: $119021,7
Embassy of Georgia in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Zurab Gumberidze
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Georgia
Ambassador: Mr. Namiq Aliyev
Azerbaijan - Germany
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 12. 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
February 20. 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Federal Republic of Germany
July 1-4, 1996
official visit of President H.Aliyev
January 18-19, 1999
working visit of A.Azimov, Deputy of Minister of Foreign Affairs
February 2-5, 1999
working visit of T.Zulfugarov, Minister of Foreign Affairs
September 5-7, 1999
visit of M.Alesgerov, Chairman of the Parliament
October 21-23, 2000
participation of Prime Minister A.Rasi-zadeh in the “EXPO 2000” worldwide exhibition
December 11-13, 2001
working visit of F.Aliyev, Minister of Economic Development
April 11-17, 2002
working visit of M.Karimov, Minister of Energy
November14, 2002
working visit of Kh.Khalafov, Deputy of Minister of Foreign Affairs
November 18-23, 2002
working visit of E.Quliyev, Chief of State Border Service
March 28-April 2, 2003
working visit of N.Ibrahimov, Chief of State Committee on Citizens Living Abroad
March 28-April 3, 2003
working visit of P.Bulbuloglu, Minister of Culture
May16-25, 2003
working visit of M.Mardanov, Minister of Education
June 10-11, 2003
working visit of S.Abiyev, Minister of Defence
October 12-13, 2003
participation of Foreign Minister V. Quliyev in a conference dedicated to political challenges and development prospects of the region of South Caucasus
April 19-22, 2004
working visit of E.Quliyev, Chief of State Border Service
Avqust 24-26, 2004
official visit of the President I. Aliyev
Visits of German Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
May 26-28, 1995
working visit of K.D.Shpanger, Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development
December, 1995
visit of K.Kinkel, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs
April 8-10, 2001
working visit of H.Veçorek-Tzoyl, Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development
May 20-21, 2001
visit of J.Fischer, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor
July 8-9, 2002
working visit of Qerlax, Deputy of Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development
May 7-9, 2003
working visit of H.Y.Papier, Chief of Federal Constitution Court
April 21-22, 2004
visit of J.Fischer, Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Germany was $177,100.000 in 2003
Import: $169,800,000
Export: $7,300,000
Balance: $162,500,000
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Detlev Lingemann
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Germany
Ambassador: Mr. Parviz Shahbazov
Azerbaijan - Greece
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 31, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
April 2, 1992
Visits of Greek Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
April 10-11, 2003
visit of Deputy Foreign Minister A.Loverdos
May 26-27, 2003
visit of the Hellenic Republic special envoy on the region of South Caucasus in the UN V.Zafiropoulos
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the Hellenic Republic was $79.199 thousand in 2003
Import: $7.774 thousand
Export: $71.425 thousand
Balance: $63.651 thousand
Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Temistokles Dimidis
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Greece
Ambassador: Mr. Mir-Hamza Efendiyev
Azerbaijan - Guatemala
Establishment of diplomatic relations
November 1, 1994
Azerbaijan - Guinea
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 09, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
March 11, 1992
Azerbaijan - Guinea Bissau
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
August 27, 1992
Azerbaijan - Guyana
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 8, 1992
Establishment of diplomatic relations
January 9, 1995
Azerbaijan - Haiti
Establishment of diplomatic relations
May 9, 2003
Azerbaijan - Holy See
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
May 23, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
January 9, 1994
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Holy See
September 24-27, 1997
visit of President H.Aliyev
April 8, 2005
I.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan attended the funeral of Pope Jean-Paul II
Visits of Vatican Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
May 22-23, 2002
official visit of His Holiness John Paul II
September 23-25, 2003
visit of Archbishop Monsignor Jean-Louis Tauran, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States
Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Georgia and accredited in Azerbaijan
Apostolic Nuncio: Mr. Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti
Address: Tbilisi, Zhgeni str. 40, Plato Nutsubidze, 2 microrayon, block N1
Tel: +995 (32) 94 13 05
Fax: +995 (32) 29 33 44
E-mail: nuntius@access.sanet.ge
Azerbaijan - Honduras
Establishment of diplomatic relations
December 22, 1994
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Honduras was $200 in January-March, 2004. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $200
Balance: - 200
Azerbaijan - Hungary
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 26, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
November 27, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Republic of Hungary
December 5-6, 1994
Participation of the President H.Aliyev in an OSCE Summit held in Budapest
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Hungary was $ 3,117 million in 2003
Import: $3,117 million
Balance: $3,117 million
Embassy of Hungary in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Zsolt Szalay
Address: Ankara, Yildiz, Kahire str. 30
Tel.: +90 (312) 442 22 73
Fax: +90 (312) 441 50 49
E-mail: huembtur@is.net.tr
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Hungary
Ambassador: Mr. Hasan Hasanov
Azerbaijan - Iceland
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 19, 1992
Establishment of diplomatic relations
February 27, 1998
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the Republic of Iceland was $ 38.5 thousand in 2003
Import: $38.5 thousand
Balance: $38.5 thousand
Embassy of the Republic of Iceland in Russia and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Benedikt Jonsson
Address: Moscow, Hlebni pereulok 28
Tel: +7 (095) 956 76 04/-05/-06-/07
Fax: +7 (095) 956 76 12
E-mail icemb.moskow@utn.stjr.is
Azerbaijan - India
Recognition of Independence of Republic of Azerbaijan
December 26, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
February 28, 1992
Visits of Indian Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 20-24, 1995
visit of former Minister of Foreign Affairs V.Vahran
December 2-3, 1997
visit of state minister of Foreign Affairs S. I. Shervani
Trade Turnover – 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and India was $36 703 700
Import: $35 395 200
Export: $1 308 500
Balance: $-34 086 700
Embassy of the Republic of India in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Jyoti Swarup Pande
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in India
Ambassador: Mr. Tamerlan Garayev
Azerbaijan - Indonesia
Recognation of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 28, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
September 24, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Indonesia
December 9-13, 1996
participation of Foreign Minister H. Hasanov in the 23-th Conference of Foreign Ministers of OIC Countries
October 29-31, 1997
participation of head of the Spiritual Department of Muslims of the Caucasus H.A.Pashazade in the 4-th Conference of Ministers of Endowments and Islamic Affairs
Visits of Indonesian Officials to Azerbaijan
April 12, 2004
visit of Amin Rianom Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia (residence in Ankara) in Azerbaijan.
July 20, 2004
visit of Mr. Zanussi, Director of South and Central Asia Department of MFA of the Republic of Indonesia
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Indonesia was $15 987600
Import: $15 959 700
Export: $27 900
Balance: $-15 931800
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Ambassador: Mr. Amin Rianom
Address: Ankara, Cankaya, Abdullah Cevdet sk.10
Tel: +90 (312) 438 21 90, 92
Fax: +90 (312) 438 21 93
E-mail: kbriank@superonline.com
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Indonesia
Ambassador: Mr. Ibrahim Hajiyev
Azerbaijan - Iraq
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 02, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
March 30, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Iraq
February 12-16, 2001
visit of Sheikhulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh
December 2002
visit of Sheikhulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh
Visits of Iraq Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
visit of Nuri Ismael Al-Weyyis, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Iraq was $1 514 400.
Import: $35 000
Export: $1 479 400
Balance: $1 444 400
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Arshad Omar Ismayil
Azerbaijan - Iran
Recognition of Independence of Republic of Azerbaijan
December 25, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
March 12, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijan Officials to the Islamic Republic of Iran
June 29 - July 2, 1994
official visit of President H.Aliyev
May 12-13, 1996
visit of President H.Aliyev
December 8-11, 1997
visit of President H. Aliyev
December 27-28, 1998
official visit of M.Alesgerov, Chairman of the Parliament
June 15-17, 1999
visit of M.Alesgerov, Chairman of the Parliament
March 13-16, 2000
official visit of the Minister of Foreign affairs V.Quliyev
May 18-20, 2002
official visit of President H.Aliyev
July 31-August 1, 2004
official visit of the Minister of Foreign affairs E.Mammadyarov
Visits of Islamic Republic of Iran Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 1991
official visit of the Minister of Foreign affairs A.Vilayeti
August 1993
official visit of the Minister of Foreign affairs A.Vilayeti
October 26-28, 1993
official visit of President A.Rafsanjani
March 2-3, 1996
official visit of the Minister of Foreign affairs A.Vilayeti
October 28-31, 1996
visit of the Vice- President H.Habibi
April 23, 1997
official visit of the Minister of Foreign affairs A.Vilayeti
August 12-13, 1998
official visit of the Minister of Foreign affairs K.Kharrazi
April 11, 2002
official visit of the Minister of Foreign affairs K.Kharrazi
April 28-29, 2002
visit of the Minister of Foreign affairs K.Kharrazi
December 15, 2003
visit of the Vice- President M.Aref
August 5-7, 2004
official visit of President M.Khatami
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Islamic Republic of Iran was $99 737 700
Import: $50 608 300
Export: $49 129 400
Balance: $1 478 900
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Afshar Suleymani
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Islamic Republic of Iran
Ambassador: Mr. Abbasali Hasanov
Azerbaijan - Ireland
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
July 1, 1996
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and the Republic of Ireland was $ 3965.3 thousand in 2003
Import: $3964.8 thousand
Export: $0.5 thousand
Balance: $3964.3 thousand
Embassy of Ireland in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Anthony Mannix
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Ugur Mumchu Jad. 88
Tel: +90 (312) 446 61 72
Fax: +90 (312) 446 80 61
E-mail: ireland@superonline.com
Azerbaijan - Italy
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 1, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
May 8, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Italy
September 24-27, 1997
official visit of Mr. H.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
October 6-8, 2004
official visit of Minister of Foreign Affair Mr. E.Mammadyarov
February 24-26, 2005
official visit of I.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
Visits of Italian Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
June 13-14, 2000
official visit of a delegation headed by the Deputy Foreign Minister Ms. U.Ranieri
June 2-5, 2002
participation of Deputy Minister for Production activity Valducci in the “Caspian Oil and Gas 2002” exhibition
July 15-16, 2002
visit of a delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister M.Boniver
December 8-10, 2002
official visit of R.Maroni, Minister for Labour and Social policy
July 7-8, 2003
visit of an EU delegation headed by Deputy Foreign Minister Mr. Boniver
November 25-26, 2004
visit of M.Boniver, Undersecretary of State
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Italy was $ 1721594,2 thousand in 2004
Import: $106738 thousand
Export: $1614856,2 thousand
Embassy of the Republic of Italy in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Gian Luigi Masha
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Italy
Ambassador: Mr. Emin Karimov
Azerbaijan - Jamaica
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 6, 1992
Establishment of diplomatic relations
November 22, 1995
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Jamaica was $6.100 in January-March, 2004. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $6.100
Balance: - 6.100
Azerbaijan - Japan
Recognation of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 28, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
September 7, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Japan
Jan. 26 – Feb. 1, 1998
visit of Prime Minister A.Rasizade
February 24-28, 1998
official visit of President H. Aliyev
March 29-31, 1999
visit of Deputy Prime Minister A.Sharifov
October, 1999
visit of Deputy Prime Minister A.Sharifov (to attend the Japan-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Conference)
June 23-28, 2001
visit of Foreign Minister V.Quliyev (to attend the Three Caucasus States Exhibition)
November, 2001
Deputy Prime Minister Sharifov (to attend the Japan-Azerbaijan Joint Economic Conference)
January 19-31, 2003
visit of Deputy Foreign Minister K.Khalafov
Visits of Japanese Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
May 2-3, 1999
visit of Foreign Minister K. Koumura
September, 1998
visit of T.Arima, the Special Envoy of the Government of Japan (to participate in the International Conference for the Restoration of the Historic Silk Road)
July, 2002
visit of S.Sugiura, Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs (Head of the Silk Road Energy Minssion)
February, 2003
visit of T.Yano, Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs
September, 2003
visit of S.Motooka, Vice-Chairman of the House of Councilors
Trade Turnover – 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Japan was $121 601200
Import: $101 801 800
Export: $19 799 400
Balance: $82 002 400
Embassy of Japan in Azerbajan
Ambassador: Mr. Tadahiro Abe
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Japan
Ambassador: Mr. Azer Huseyn
Azerbaijan - Jordan
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbajan
December 28, 1991
Establishment of diplomatic relations
February 13, 1993
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Jordan was $ 855000 in 2003
Import: $349300
Export: $505700
Balance: $+156000
Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Azerbaijan
Ambassador:
Address: Ankara, Chankaya, Meshevi Dede Korkut sok 18
Tel: +90 (312) 440 20 54, 440 45 94
Fax: +90 (312) 440 43 27
E-mail: jordembank@superonline.com
Azerbaijan - Kazakhstan
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 21, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
August 30, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Republic of Kazakhstan
June 10, 1997
official visit of President H.Aliyev
June 9-10, 1998
participation of President H.Aliyev in 5th Heads of State Summit of Turkish speaking countries and opening ceremony of new capital Astana of the Republic of Kazakhstan
September 14-15, 1999
participation of Foreign Minister T.Zulfigarov in Conference on İnteraction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia(CİCA)
October 21-22, 1999
visit of A.Rasi-zadeh, Prime Minister
April 26-28, 2000
participation of Prime Minister A.Rasi-zadeh in Eurasia Econmic Summit 2000
March 1-2, 2004
official visit of President I.Aliyev
Visits of Kazakh Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
September 16-17, 1996
official visit of President N.Nazarbayev
October 23-24, 1998
visit of N.Balgymbayev, Prime Minister
May 18-21, 1999
participation of Foreign Minister K.Tokayev in 9th conference of ECO
April 7-9, 2000
official visit of President N.Nazarbayev
December 15, 2003
participation of President N.Nazarbayev in funeral of deceased President H.Aliyev
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan was $148 569 800
Import: $138 455 700
Export: $10 114 100
Balance: $-128 341 600
Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Andar Shukputov
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Kazakhstan
Ambassador: Latif Gandilov
Azerbaijan - Kenya
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
May 28, 2004
Azerbaijan - Kyrgyzstan
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 21, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
January 19, 1993
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Kyrgyz Republic
August 22-24, 1995
participation of President H.Aliyev in 3rd Heads of State Summit of Turkish speaking countries
Visits of Kyrgyz Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
April 23, 1997
official visit of President A.Akayev
September 7-8, 1998
participation of President A.Akayev in TRASECA conference
April 8-9, 2000
participation of President A.Akayev in 6th Heads of State Summit of Turkish speaking countries
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Kyrgyzstan was $965700
Import: $790 200
Export: $175 500
Balance: $-614700
Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic
Ambassador: Kemelbek Nanaev
Address: Moscow, ulitsa Bolshaya Ordinka 64
Tel: +7 (095) 237 48 82
Fax: +7 (095) 237 44 52
E-mail: embassy@embas-kyrg.msk.ru
Azerbaijan - Kuwait
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
October 10, 1994
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the State of Kuwait
May, 1996
official visit of R.Quliyev, Chairman of the Parliament (Milli Mejlis)
Visits of Kuwaiti officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
September 20-22, 1995
visit of Saleh Yousef Al-Fadallah, Deputy Chairman of the Parliament
December 1996
official visit of Mohammed Al-Matadi, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs
Trade Turnover:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Kuwait was $ 30 000 in 2003
Import: $30 000
Export: $0
Balance: $-30 000
Embassy of the State of Kuwait in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Duwaikh
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Reshit Galip avenue, Kelebek Str. 110
Tel: +90 (312) 4450576, 80
Fax: +90 (312) 446 68 39, 437 97 07, 446 28 26
E-mail: kuwait@ada.net.tr
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the State of Kuwait
Ambassador: Shahin Abdullayev
Azerbaijan - Laos
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 2, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
May 22, 1995
Azerbaijan - Latvia
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 8, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
January 11, 1994
Visits of Latvian Officials to Azerbaijan
1994
visit of Deputy Prime Minister O.Kehris
January 2, 2001
visit of Foreign Minister I.Berzinsh as a Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Council of Europe
July 10-12, 2001
visit of Foreign Minister I.Berzinsh
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Latvia was $11.998.200 in 2003
Import: $881.900
Export: $11.116.300
Balance: $10.234.400
Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in Ukraine and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Andris Vilkans
Address: Kiev, Sichnevogo Povstaniya 6B
Tel: +380 (44) 490 70 30, 573 97 03
Fax: +380 (44) 490 70 35
E-mail: cha.kiev@mfa.gov.lv
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Latvia
Ambassador: Mr. Tofiq Zulfuqarov
Azerbaijan – Lebanon
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbajan
December 30, 1991
Establishment of diplomatic relations
September 18, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Lebanon Republic
November 19-20, 1997
visit of Mr. H. Hasanov, Minister of Foreing Affairs
Visits of Lebanese Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
February 11-12, 1998
official visit of Mr. R. Al-Hariri, Prime-Minister
Trade Turnover:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Lebanon was $282712
Import: $276400
Export: $6712
Balance: $-299700
Honorary Consulate in Lebanon
Honorable Consul: Mr. Nazih Gassub
Address: Beirut, Jdeidel el Mein, Bourj Hammoud, Ghossoub Center, Area 7, Str. 2, Bld. 120
Tel: +961 (1) 48 20 00, 49 29 90
Fax: +961 (1) 49 86 30
E-mail: freka@dm.net.lb
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Lebanon
Ambassador: Mr. Faig Bagirov
Azerbaijan - Libya
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 25, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
March 16, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
1997
visit of Deputy Minister of Education
Visits of Libyan Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mart 1992
visit of Mohammed Al-Boukhayri, Minister of Finance
1996
visit of Mohammed Al-Asvad, Deputy Minister of Education
November 16-20, 2000
business visit of Saad Moustafa Moujbir, Deputy Secretary of the General People’s Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation for Political Affairs
Trade Turnover – 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Libya was $ 1 350 840 in 2003
Import: $40
Export: $1 350 800
Balance: $1 350 800
Embassy of the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Charge d` Affaires a.i. Mr. Muhammed Al-Chledi Chabir
Azerbaijan - Lithuania
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 20, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
November 20, 1995
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Republic of Lithuania
October 22-28, 2001
visit of F.Mammedov, Minister of Justice
August 27-29, 2002
visit of S.Abiyev, Minister of Defence
April 1-3, 2004
official visit of Prime Minister A.Rasi-zadeh
Visits of Lithuanian Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
June 10-15, 2001
visit of Q.Svyadas, Deputy Minister of Justice
April 8-10, 2002
visit of Foreign Minister A.Valionis as a Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
September 25-29, 2002
visit of V.Markyavichus, Minister of Justice
May 15-16, 2003
visit of L.Linkyavichius, Minister of Defence
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Lithuania was $ 6.395.900 in 2003
Import: $1.524.200
Export: $4.871.700
Balance: $3.347.500
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Halina Kobechkayte
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Mahatma Gandi Cad.17/8-9
Tel: +90 (312) 447 07 66
Fax: +90 (312) 447 06 63
E-mail: amabassador@ada.net.tr
Azerbaijan - Luxembourg
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 31, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
June 1, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
April 21-22, 1996
participation of President H.Aliyev in the ceremony of signing of an agreement on partnership and co-operation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the EU
June 22, 1999
participation of Prime Minister A.Rasi-zadeh in the ceremony of signing of an agreement on co-operation between the EU and Azerbaijan, Georgia and Armenia
October 30, 2001
participation of Foreign Minister V.Quliyev in a meeting held in the framework of Partnership and co-operation with the EU
Visits of Luxembourg Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
July 15-16, 2002
visit of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Lidie Polfer as a Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the CE
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Luxembourg was $9158.0 thousand in 2003
Import: $1427.0 thousand
Export: $7731.0 thousand
Balance: $6304.0 thousand
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan accredited in Luxembourg
Ambassador: Mr. Arif Mamedov
Azerbaijan - Malawi
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
May 21, 2004
Azerbaijan - Mauritania
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
October 29, 1994
Azerbaijan - Malaysia
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 31, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
April 5, 1993
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Malaysia
June, 2000
participation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs K.Khalafov in the 27-th Conference of Foreign Ministers of OIC countries
April 1-3, 2002
participation of Foreign Minister V. Quliyev in Extraordinary Meeting on Struggle Against Terrorism
Visits of Malaysian Officials to Azerbaijan
February 16-18, 2004
visit of Ahmat Mokhtar Selat, Ambassador of the Republic of Malaysia (residence in Ankara) in Azerbaijan
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Malaysia was $100 284300
Import: $100 283 400
Export: $900
Balance: $-100 282500
Embassy of Malaysia
Ambassador: Datin Paduka Melanie Leong Sook Lei
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Mahatma Gandhi cad 58
Tel: +90 (312) 446 35 47, 48
Fax: +90 (312) 446 41 30
E-mail: mwa@isnet.net.tr
Azerbaijan - Mexico
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 25, 1991
Establishment of diplomatic relations
February 10, 1992
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Mexico was $800.800 in January-March, 2004. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $787.100
Export: $13.700
Balance: - 773.400
Embassy of Mexico in Turkey and Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Raul Fortunato Cardoso Maycotte
Adress: Ankara, Chankaya, Kirkpinar Sok. 18/6
Tel: +90 (312) 442 30 33
Fax: +90 (312) 442 02 21
Embassy of Azerbaijan in the USA and Mexico
Ambassador: Hafiz Pasaev
Azerbaijan - Moldova
Establishment of diplomatic relations
May 18 , 1992
Azerbaijani Officials visits to Moldova
Other officials
July 30, 2004
visit of Minister Mr.F.Aliyev, minister of economic development of Azerbaijan
Moldovian Officials visits to Azerbaijan
Prezident
November 26-28, 1997
official visit of Mr. P.Luchinski President of Moldova to Azerbaijan
October 26-27, 2004
official visit of Mr.V.Voronin President of Ukraine to Azerbaijan
Trade turnover:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Moldova was $ 1,2 mln. in 2003. Trade links (data given in figures) between two countries were as follows:
Import: $1,1 mln.
Export: $ 0.1 mln.
During last 8 month the trade turnover between two countries was as the following: export 0,05 mln. USD, import 1 mln. USD
Embassy of Moldova in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mixail Laur
Address: Kiyev, 252010, Sichevogo Povstaniya 6
Tel: +380 (44) 290 77 21, 290 06 10
Fax: +380 (44) 290 77 22
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Moldova
Ambassador: Mr. Isfendiyar Vahabzadeh
Azerbaijan - Mongolia
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 20, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
April 16, 1992
Embassy of Mongolia
Ambassador: Mr. Yumbuuygiyna Sandaga
Address: Almaty, 480043, district Orbita 3
Tel: +7 (327) 229 37 90
Fax: +7 (327) 229 32 59, 220 08 56
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Yashar Aliyev
Azerbaijan - Morocco
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 30, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
August 25, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Kingdom of Morocco
December 13-15, 1994
participation of President H.Aliyev in the 7th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference
Trade Turnover – 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Morocco was $ 9 900
Import: $9 900
Export: $0
Balance: $-9 900
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Abdellah Zagour
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Rabat str., 11
Tel: +90 (312) 437 60 20, 21
Fax: +90 (312) 446 84 30, 447 14 05
E-mail: sifamtar@tr.net.net.tr
Azerbaijan - Myanmar
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
August 3, 1999
Azerbaijan - Nauru
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
November 11, 2004
Azerbaijan - Nepal
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
February 28, 1995
Embassy of the Kingdom of Nepal
Ambassador:
Address: Moscow, 2-oe Neopalimovskii pereulok 14/7
Tel: +7 (095) 224 02 15, 241 69 43
Fax: +7 (095) 244 00 00
E-mail: nepal@orc.ru
Azerbaijan - New Zealand
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
June 29, 1992
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and New Zealand was $7 943 700
Import: $7 942 000
Export: $1 700
Balance: $-7 940300
Azerbaijan - Nicaragua
Establishment of diplomatic relations
November 23, 1994
Azerbaijan - North Korea
Recognation of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 26, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
January 30, 1992
Visits of North Korean Officials to Azerbaijan
May, 2001
visit of Kim Tkhe Sam, Ambassador of the DPR of Korea in the Republic of Azerbaijan (residence in Tashkent)
July 2002
visit of Lee Chkhor Guan, Ambassador of the DPR of Korea in the Republic of Azerbaijan (residence in Tashkent)
Trade Turnover – 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and North Korea was $ 591 200
Import: $589 800
Export: $1 400
Balance: $588 400
Embassy of North Korea
Ambassador: Mr. Li Chkhor Gvan
Address: Tashkent, Usman Nasira Str. 95 A
Tel: +998 (71) 152 63 16, 153 36 28
Fax: +998 (71) 152 63 15
E-mail: khan@mail.tps.uz
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Yashar Aliyev
Azerbaijan - Norway
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 2, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
June 5, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Norway
April 24 - 25, 1996
visit of President H.Aliyev
March 25 - April 1, 1998
visit of M.Aleskerov, Chairman of the Parliament
February 22 - 25, 2000
official visit of V.Quliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs
February 11 - 15, 2001
official visit of Prime Minister A.Rasi-zadeh
Visits of Norwegian Officials to Azerbaijan
June 3, 2003
visit of State Secretary of Oil and Energy B.Skyelbred
September 26 - 29, 2003
visit of B.Gjernov, Deputy Minister of Culture
November 7 - 8, 2003
visit of State Secretary K.Traavik
October, 12 - 13 2004
working visit of Mr. Jan Petersen, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Norway was $35900.0 thousand in 2003
Import: $33623.0 thousand
Export: $2264.0 thousand
Balance: $31359.0 thousand
Embassy of Norway in Azerbaijan:
Ambassador: Mr. Steinar Gil
Azerbaijan - Oman
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 30, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
July 13, 1992
Visits of Oman Officials to Azerbaijan
April 7-11, 2004
visit of H.E. Mr. Mohammad Nasser Al Wohaibi Oman Ambassador accrediated to Azerbaijan
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Oman was $ 207 000
Import: $207 000
Export: $0
Balance: $-207 000
Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Mohammad Nasser Al Wohaibi
Address: Ankara, Kavaklidere, Mahatma Gandi Cad. 63
Tel: +90 (312) 447 06 30, 31
Fax: +90 (312) 447 06 32
E-mail: oman@superonline.com
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Sultanate of Oman
Ambassador: Mr. Elman Arasli
Azerbaijan - Pakistan
Recognition of Independence of Republic of Azerbaijan
December 12, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
June 9, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijan Officials to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Mart 14-15, 1995
participation of Minister of Foreign Affairs H.Hasanov in a ECO Summit
April 9-11, 1996
official visit of President H.Aliyev
Visits of Pakistan Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 24, 1994
visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs Sardar Assef Ahmed
October 9-11, 1995
official visit of President Sardar Faruq Legari
April 28, 1999
visit of Prime-Minister Nawaz Sharif
July 8-10, 2004
state visit of President Pervez Musharraf
Trade Turnover – 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Pakistan was $1 131800
Import: $1 111 400
Export: $20 400
Balance: $-1 091 000
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Mohammad Hafeez
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Pakistan
Ambassador: Mr. Eynulla Madatli
Azerbaijan - Panama
Recognition of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 3, 1992
Establishment of diplomatic relations
April 6, 1995
Azerbaijan - Papua New Guinea
Trade Turnover-2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Papua New Guinea was $2 900
Import: $ 0
Export: $12 900
Balance: $12900
Azerbaijan - Paraguay
Establishment of diplomatic relations
April 20, 2004
Azerbaijan - Peru
Establishment of diplomatic relations
June 25, 1996
Azerbaijan - Philippines
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 22, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
March 27, 1992
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Philippines was $47200
Import: $47 200
Export: $0
Balance: $-47 200
Embassy of the Republic of Philippines
Ambassador: Ernesto V. Llamas
Address: Moscow, Karmanitski pereulok 6
Tel: +7 (095) 241 05 63, 64, 65
Fax: +7 (095) 241 26 30
E-mail: ph.jsp@dialup.ptt.ru
Azerbaijan - Poland
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 27, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
February 21, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Poland
August 25-28, 1997
official visit of President H.Aliyev
May 17-20, 2000
official visit of V.Quliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs
June 15-16, 2000
participation of Prime Minister A.Rasi-zadeh in the 6-th Conference of European Prime Ministers
April 27-28, 2004
participation of President I.Aliyev in European Economic Summit
Visits Polish Officials to Azerbaijan
November 25-26, 1998
visit of Foreign Minister B.Geremek as a Chairman-in-office of the OSCE
October 27-29, 1999
official visit of President A.Kvasnevski
September 4-5, 2000
visit of Deputy Prime Minister Y.Staynhoff
June 22, 2001
visit of B.Tuqe-Eretsinska, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Poland was $ 11.727.000 in 2003
Import: $8.895.600
Export: $2.831.400
Balance: $6.064.200
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Kshishtov Krayevski
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Poland
Ambassador: Mr. Vilayat Quliyev
Azerbaijan - Portugal
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 7, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
August 4, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Portuguese Republic
December 2-3, 1996
participation of President H.Aliyev in OSCE’s Lisbon summit
November 26-30, 2001
participation of Deputy Minister of Culture S.Mammadaliyeva in a conference dedicated to regional projects on protection of environment and cultural heritage in Europe
Visits of Portuguese Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
July 11-12, 2001
visit of X.J.M.da Gama, State Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
March 7, 2002
visit of State Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs X.J.M.da Gama as a Chairman-in-office of the OSCE
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Portugal was $297.0 thousand in 2003
Import: $266.3 thousand
Export: $30.7 thousand
Balance: $235.6 thousand
Embassy of the Portuguese Republic in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Antonio Raul F.M.Portugal
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Kuleli Sok. 26
Tel: +90 (312) 446 18 90/-91
Fax: +90 (312) 446 36 70
E-mail: embport@superolone.com
Azerbaijan - Qatar
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
September 14, 1994
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
September 14, 1994
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Qatar
28-30 october, 2002
visit of N.Abbasov, Minister of National Security
Trade Turnover - 2003
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Qatar was $ 7200
Import: $1200
Export: $6000
Balance: $4800
Embassy of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Dr. Hassan Ali Hussain Al-Nimah
Address: Ankara, Gaziosmanpasha, Karaca Sok. 15
Tel: +90 (312) 441 13 65
Fax: +90 (312) 441 15 44
E-mail: qeank@yahoo.com
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the State of Qatar
Ambassador: Mr. Elman Arasli
Azerbaijan - Romania
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 11, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
June 21, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Romania
June 2, 1995
visit of President H.Aliyev
June 13-15, 1999
visit of S.Abiyev, Minister of Defence
December 2-3, 2001
participation of Foreign Minister V.Quliyev in a meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council
June 16-20, 2002
visit of M.Kerimov, President of the National Academy of Science
April 1-4, 2003
visit of S.Abiyev, Minister of Defence
May 27-30, 2003
visit of V.Quliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs
October 11-12, 2004
working visit of President Mr. I.Aliyev to Romania
Visits of Romanian Officials to Azerbaijan
March 27-28, 1996
visit of President I.Iliescu
June 29 - July 1, 1998
visit of President E.Konstantinescu
September 7-8, 1998
participation of President E.Konstantinescu in an international conference on Great Silk Road
February 14-17, 2000
visit of V.Babyuk, Minister of National Defence
March 1-2, 2001
visit of M.Geoana, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE
October 29-30, 2002
visit of President I.Iliescu
October 30, 2003
participation of C.Diaconescu, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a BSEC summit
April 30, 2004
participation of B.Aurescu, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a BSEC summit
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Romania was $7862.2 thousand in 2003
Import: $6184.3 thousand
Export: $1641.9 thousand
Balance: $4542.4 thousand
Embassy of Romania in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Nikolae Ureche
Embassy of Azerbaijan in Romania
Ambassador: Mr. Eldar Hasanov
Azerbaijan - Russia
Establishment of diplomatic relations
April 4, 1992
Azerbaijani Officials visits to the Russia Federation
President
October 8, 1993
working visit of H.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
September 8-9, 1994
working visit of H.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
November, 1994
visit of H.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan to participate on jubilee celebration of Azerbaijani poet M.Fuzuli,
August 9, 1996
visit of H. Aliyev to participate in inauguration of Mr. B.Yeltsin, President
July 2-4, 1997
first official visit of H.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
January 24-26, 2002
state visit of H.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
June 8-9, 2002
working meeting between H.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan and V.Putin, President Russia in S.Peterbourg
September 23-24, 2002
working visit of H.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
February 5-7, 2004
official visit of I.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan.
Jule 2-3 2004
working visit of I.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
October 18-19 2004
working visit of I.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan.
Prime Minister
November 4, 2002
working visit of A.Abbasov, 1st Deputy Prime Minister
Head of the Parliament
April 15-18, 2001
official visit of M.Alasgarov, Chairman of Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan
December 28-30, 2003
working visit of M.Alasgarov, Chairman of Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan
Minister of Foreign Affairs
December 22-24, 1998
working visit of T.Zulfugarov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan
November 15-17, 2000
working visit of V.Gouliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan
November 23-25, 2003
working visit of V.Gouliyev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan
August 17-19 2004
working visit of E. Mamedyarov, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Other Officials
April 10 2003
working visit of P.Bulbuloglu, Minister of Culture
May 19 2003
working visit of Hagiyev, of Labor and Social Affairs
June 4-6 2003
working visit of P.Bulbuloglu, Minister of Culture
June 30 2004
working visit of P.Bulbuloglu, Minister of Culture
Russian leadership visits to the Republic of Azerbaijan
President
January 9-10, 2001
official visit of V.Putin, President of Russia
December 15, 2003
V.Putin, President of Russia took part at the funeral ceremony of Mr. H.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
Prime minister
November 14-15, 2001
working visit of V. Khristenko, deputy Prime Minister
April 9-10, 2002
working visit of V.Khristenko, deputy Prime Minister
July 16, 2002
working visit of V.Khristenko, deputy Prime Minister
November 23, 2003
working visit of V.Khristenko, deputy Prime Minister
Chairman of the Council of Federation of Federal Assembly
May 23-24, 2002
official visit of S.Mironov, Chairman of the Council of Federation of Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation
October 31, 2003
visit of S.Mironov, Chairman of Federal Council of the Russian Federation in inauguration of I.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
The Russian State Duma Chairman
September 22-24, 2002
official visit of G.Seleznyov, the Russian State Duma Chairman
March 29-30, 2002
official visit of B.Qryzlov the Russian Stste Duma Chairman
Security Council Secretary
June 13-14, 2000
working visit of S.Ivanov, Security Council Secretary
January 22, 2001
working visit of S.Ivanov, Security Council Secretary
May 14-16, 2001
working visit of V.Rushaylo, Security Council Secretary
February 20, 2003
working visit of V.Rushaylo, Security Council Secretary
October 7-9 2003
working visit of V. Rushaylov Security Council Secretary Minister of Foreign Affairs
September 2-3, 1999
working visit of I.Ivanov, Minister of Foreign Affairs
October 12, 2001
visit of V.Loshinin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs
October 31, 2003
visit of I.Ivanov to participate in inauguration of I.Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan
Other officials
May 31, 2000
visit of S.Shoygu, Emergency Affairs Minister
July 13-14, 2000
working visit of V. Kalyujny, Deputy Foreign Minister
November 23, 2000
working visit of N.Patrushev, Director of the Federal Security Service
December 25-26, 2000
visit of L.Sergeyev, Defense Minister
February 4, 2000
official visit of V.Rushaylo, Minister of Internal Affairs
June 8, 2001
visit of S.Shoygu, Emergency Affairs Minister
October 23-24, 2001
visit of B.Gryzlov, Interior Minister
February 2-3, 2002
visit of V. Filipov, Minister of Education
April 22, 2002
visit of M.Shvidko, Minister of Culture
September 27, 2002
visit of A.Pochinok, Minister of Labor & Social Development
October 27-29, 2002
visit of S.Stepashin, Audit Chamber chairman
November 29, 2002
visit of I.Yusufov, Energy Minister
February 26-27, 2003
visit of S.Ivanov, Defence Minister
May 30, 2003
visit of S.Stepashin, Audit Chamber chairman
July 13-16, 2003
working visit of V. Zorki, Chairman of Constitution Court
Aprel 6-9, 2004
working visit of E. Rosselin Governor of Sverlovsk
Aprel 6-9, 2004
working visit of V.Xristenko, the Minister of Energy and Industry
May 24, 2004
working visit of A.Chubays, “Russian Unit Energetical System” shareholder society.
June 12, 2004
working visit of A.Sokolov, Minister of Russian Culture and Mass Communication
June 23, 2004
working visit of K. Ilyumjinovun, President of Kalmikiya Republic;
working visit of Y. Lushkov, mayor of Moscow
July 10, 2004
working visit of S.Stepashin, Chairman of State Counting office
July 17, 2004
working visit of V.Iqnatenkov, Head of Russian Information Agency
July 18, 2004
working visit of E.Primakov, President of Russian Trade-Industry Chamber
July 31, 2004
working visit of L. Tyagacov, President of olimpic Comity
September 3, 2004
working visit of V. Zorkinin, Chairmen of Constitution Curt
Trade turnover:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Russia in January-Auqust 2004 amounted $433.4 mln. Trade links (data is given in figures) between two countries were as follows
Import: $316.2 mln
Export: $117.2 mln
Balance: $-198.9 mln
Embassy of the Russian Federation to Azerbaijan
Charge d` Affaires a.i. Mr. Petr Burdikin
Embassy of the Republic Azerbaijan to Russia
Ambassador: Mr. Polad Bulbuloqlu
Azerbaijan - Rwanda
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
May 28, 2004
Azerbaijan - Saudi Arabia
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 30, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
February 24, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to Saudi Arabia
July 9-13, 1994
visit of President H.Aliyev
1994-1999
visits of Deputy Prime Minister A.Sharifov, Minister of Education L.Rəsulova, Minister of Trade M.Gambarov, Chief of State Company of Azerkimya F.Sadikhov, Chief of Chamber of Trade S.Tatliyev, Sheikhulislam Haji Allahshukur Pashazadeh
February, 2001
visit of A.Garayev, Minister of Youth, Sport and Tourizm
October 21-25, 2002
visit of N.Mammadov, special envoy of President
Visits of Saudi Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
1992
visit of Saud Al-Feysal, Minister of Foreign Affairs
1994-1999
visits of Deputy Foreign Minister, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Deputy Minister of Housing
September 18, 2002
visit of Dr. Zohair Nawwab, Minister of Oil and Natural Resources
Trade Turnover – 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia was $1 709 700
Import: $1 631 600
Export: $78 100
Balance: $-1 553 500
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Ali Hassan Ahmed Jaffar
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ambassador: Mr. Tofiq Abdullayev
Azerbaijan - Serbia and Montenegro
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 31, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
August 21, 1997
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade between Azerbaijan and Serbia and Montenegro was $645.5 thousand in 2003
Import: $67.7 thousand
Export: $577.8 thousand
Balance: $510.1 thousand
Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador:
Address: Ankara, Kavaklidere, Paris Cad. 47
Tel: +90 (312) 426 02 36, 426 24 32
Fax: +90 (312) 427 83 45
E-mail: yugoslav@tr.net
Azerbaijan - Singapore
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
January 2, 1992
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
August 15, 1994
Trade Turnover - 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Singapore was $10 471200
Import: $10 370 600
Export: $100 600
Balance: $-10 270000
Azerbaijan - Slovak Republic
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 8, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
January 11, 1994
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Slovak Republic
March 18-19, 2004
participation of President I.Aliyev at the 2-nd Bratislavian Conference
Visits of Slovak Officials to Azerbaijan
January 31-February 2, 2000
official visit of E.Kukan, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Slovak Republic was $ 1.231.600 in 2003
Import: $248.200
Export: $983.400
Balance: $735.200
Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Russia and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Igor Furdik
Address: Moskva, Yulius Fuchik küç 17/19
Tel: +7 (095) 956 49 20, 250 10 70
Faks: +7 (095) 973 20 81, 250 15 91
E-mail: skem@glasnet.ru
Azerbaijan - Somali
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
March 22, 2004
Azerbaijan - South Korea
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
March 23, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to South Korea
November 10-12, 2002
participation of Yashar Aliyev, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the People’s Republic of China in the Second Ministerial Conference of the Community of Democracies
September 4-10, 2004
visit of F.Mammadov, Minister of Justice
Visits of South Korean Officials to Azerbaijan
December 12-14, 1996
visit of Chon-Bin Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Azerbaijan (residence in Moscow)
November 13-15, 2003
visit of Kim Sung-hwan, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Uzbekistan
April, 2004
visit of Kim Sung-hwan, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Azerbaijan (residence in Tashkent)
August 16-19, 2004
visit of Kim Sung-hwan, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of Azerbaijan (residence in Tashkent)
October 25-26, 2004
visit of Lee Byung-hwa, Deputy Director-General of European Affairs, MOFAT to attend 1st Political dialogue between Azerbaijan and Korea
Trade Turnover – 2003:
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and South Korea was $16 926 200
Import: $15 960 700
Export: $965 500
Balance: $-14 995 200
Embassy of South Korea
Ambassador: Moon Ha-yong
Address: Uzbekistan, Afrosiab Avenue 7, Tashkent 700029
Tel: +998 (71) 152 31 51, 53
Fax: +998 (71) 120 62 48
Honorary Consulate of South Korea in Azerbaijan
Honorable Consul: Mr. Suleyman Ibrahimov
Address: Husu Hajiyev str. 4,
Tel: +994 (12) 437 17 50
Fax: +994 (12) 493 25 11
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Yashar Aliyev
Azerbaijan - Spain
Recognition of Independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan
December 31, 1991
Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
Febrary 11, 1992
Visits of Azerbaijani Officials to the Kingdom of Spain
February 11, 2001
visit of A.Garayev, Minister of Youth, Sport and tourism
December 13-16, 2001
visit of A.Karayev, Minister of sport, youth and tourism
April 8, 2002
participation of A.Nagiyev, Minister of Labour and Social protection of population, to in the UN’s Second World Meeting for Ageing
Visits of Spanish Officials to the Republic of Azerbaijan
March 4-5, 2004
visit of Ramon de Miguel, State Secretary for European Affairs
Trade Turnover
Volume of trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Spain was $52600.0 thousand in 2003
Import: $9271.0 thousand
Export: $43329.0 thousand
Balance: $34058.0 thousand
Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain in Turkey and accredited in Azerbaijan:
Ambassador: Mr. Manuel de la Camara
Address: Ankara, Cankaya, Abdullah Cevdet Sok.8
Tel: +90 (312) 438 03 92, 440 21 69, 440 17 96
Fax: +90 (312) 439 51 70
E-mail: embajadaspana@kablonet.com.tr
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Spain
Ambassador: Mr. Mammed Aliyev
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Georgia and accredited in Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Harry Molenaar
Address: Tbilisi, Telavi 20, 380003
Tel: +995 (32) 77 45 04
Fax: +995 (32) 77 45 24
E-mail: tbi@minbuza.nl
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Belgiun and accredited in the Netherlands
Ambassador: Mr. Arif Mamedov
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 1999
visit of President H.Aliyev
November 23, 2004
visit of F.Turkeri, Gendarme Forces Commander-in-Chief
Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in the Republic of Azerbaijan
Ambassador: Mr. Laurence Bristow
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Ambassador: Mr. Rafael Ibrahimov
Visits of U.S. Officials to Azerbaijan
State Secretary
February 12, 1992
visit of State Secretary J.Baker