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Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Lebanese Republic in diplomatic, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
On December 30, 1991, Lebanon recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan. [1]
On September 18, 1992, the protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries was signed. [1]
On December 26, 1997, the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Egypt was simultaneously appointed as the ambassador to Lebanon. [1]
On October 5, 2015, Aghasalim Shukurov was appointed ambassador of Azerbaijan to Lebanon by Presidential Decree No. 1435. [1] [2]
There are four agreements signed between Azerbaijan and Lebanon:
The parties cooperate in the field of Information and communication technologies (ICT), [1]
In February 1998, during the official visit of prime minister of Lebanon Rafik al-Hariri to Azerbaijan, four agreements on economic cooperation were signed between the two governments. [1]
Trade turnover
Year | Import | Export | Trade turnover | Balance |
2014 | 1536.0 | 35091.2 | 36627.2 | -24849.5 |
According to statistics from the United Nations trade office (COMTRADE), in 2018, Azerbaijan's exports to Lebanon amounted to 2.41 million US dollars.
In 2018, the volume of Lebanon's exports to Azerbaijan amounted to 16.76 thousand US dollars. The main exports are sugar and sugar confectionery products.
According to statistics from the Association of hazelnut producers and exporters of Azerbaijan, in 2019, the volume of hazelnut exports (approximately 20 thousand tons) from Azerbaijan to Lebanon amounted to 125 million US dollars. [3]
In 2019, the number of tourists from Lebanon increased 2.3 times. [4]
Cooperation in the international arena is carried out within the framework of various international organizations. [1]
Azerbaijan has a large Shi'a population, and this often attracts interests from Hezbollah, a Shi'a militant group based in Lebanon. However, due to tensions between Azerbaijan and Iran, the latter is Hezbollah's patron, Hezbollah has been accused of trying to recruit Azerbaijanis for its wars in the Middle East and attacking of Azerbaijan's interests. Numerous Hezbollah's agents have been arrested in Azerbaijan. [5] [6]
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Bulgaria in political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres. Cooperation is carried out in such areas as transport and transit of goods, tourism, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, science and high technologies, education, military equipment, etc.
Azerbaijan–Pakistan relations refer to bilaterial relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan has an embassy in Baku and Azerbaijan has an embassy in Islamabad. Both countries are enhancing contact between their respective capitals. The two nations are considered "strategic partners".
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Japan in the political, socio-economic, cultural, and other fields.
Azerbaijan-India relations are the bilateral relations that exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of India.
Diplomatic relations exist between Azerbaijan and the Netherlands.
The diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Germany established in 1992 after Germany recognized the independence of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan–Libya relations refer to bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Libya. Libya has an embassy in Baku. Azerbaijan has a non resident embassy in Cairo.
Azerbaijan–Kenya relations refer to bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Kenya.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Burkina Faso in the diplomatic, cultural, socio-economic and other spheres. Neither country has a resident ambassador. Burkina Faso has a non resident embassy in Ankara.
Bilateral relations exist between Azerbaijan and Jordan. Cooperation between the countries is carried out in such areas as justice, tourism, defense, Information and communication technologies (ICT), transport, statistics, military affairs, standardization, emergency management, etc.
Australia–Azerbaijan relations refer to bilateral relations between Australia and Azerbaijan. Cooperation is carried out in such areas as construction, tourism, agriculture, finances, investment, media, extractive industry, aerospace, ICT, oil and gas, etc. The building of the diplomatic mission of Australia in Azerbaijan is located in Ankara. Australia's Extraordinary Ambassador to Azerbaijan is Mark Innes-Brown.
Azerbaijan–Gambia relations are the bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and The Gambia. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
Azerbaijan—Latvia relations refer to the bilateral relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Latvia in the political, socio-economic, and cultural spheres. Since 2005, Azerbaijan has had a representative office in Riga, just as Latvia has an Embassy in Baku. The Ambassador of Latvia to Azerbaijan is Dainis Garancs. Javanshir Akhundov is the Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Latvia.
Azerbaijan—France relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the French Republic in the political, socio-economic, cultural, and other spheres.
Bilateral relations exist between Azerbaijan and the Tunisia in political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres. Neither country has a resident ambassador.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Mali in the political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
Azerbaijan–Ethiopia relations refer to bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Ethiopia. Cooperation is carried out in such areas as economy, trade, education, culture, media, engineering, energy, and medicine. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Addis Ababa. Ethiopia has a non resident ambassador in Ankara.
Azerbaijan–South Africa relations refer to bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and South Africa.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Ecuador in the political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.
Bilateral relations exist between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in the political, socio-economic, cultural and other spheres.