Azerbaijan–Venezuela relations

Azerbaijan–Venezuela relations
Map indicating locations of Azerbaijan and Venezuela

Azerbaijan
Venezuela

Azerbaijan–Venezuela relations are the bilateral relations exist between Azerbaijan and Venezuela. Venezuela has an embassy in Baku. Azerbaijan is represented by its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City.[1]

The main areas of cooperation are energy, transport, science, education, environmental protection, tourism, finance, and agriculture.[2][3]

Diplomatic relations

Diplomatic relations between Azerbaijan and Venezuela were established for the first time on May 12, 1995.[4]

The Venezuelan Embassy in Baku was opened in the spring of 2018.[5] The Ambassador of Venezuela to Azerbaijan is Gabriel Leopoldo Jara Maldonado.[6]

Legal framework: 3 agreements have been signed between Azerbaijan and Venezuela.[6][7]

In October 2016, a document signing ceremony was held between the two countries. The following agreements were concluded:

  1. "Joint statement of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela".
  2. "Memorandum of understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of people's power for foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on the establishment of a mechanism for political consultations".
  3. "Agreement on the exemption of diplomatic, service and service passports from visa requirements between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela".[8][9]

High level visits

On October 10, 2016, there was a meeting held between the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during the 23rd World Energy Congress in Istanbul.[6]

On October 21–22, 2016, the President of Venezuela N. Maduro made an official visit to Azerbaijan.[6]

On September 13–18, 2016, Minister of Foreign affairs of Azerbaijan Elmar Mammadyarov paid a working visit to Venezuela to attend the next meeting of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the countries which are members of the Non-Aligned Movement.[6]

On April 3–6, 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela Jorge Albertu Areasa  Monsera paid a working visit to Azerbaijan to attend the next meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Non-Aligned Movement held in Baku.[6]

During the 18th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement member-states on October 25, 2019 the chairmanship in the Non-Aligned Movement passed from Venezuela to Azerbaijan. The President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev was elected chairman of the summit till 2022.[10][11]

Economic cooperation

In 2011, the heads of oil companies in Azerbaijan, Venezuela and Belarus signed swap-deals on oil supplies in the amount of 5.0 million tons of oil per year.[12][13]

International cooperation

Cooperation between the two countries in the international arena is carried out within the framework of various organizations: OPEC, the UN Security Council,[14] and the Non-Aligned Movement.[15]

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Azerbaijan, Venezuela discuss economic ties [PHOTO]". AzerNews.az. October 22, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  3. ^ "Президент Венесуэлы: Азербайджан и Венесуэла имеют хорошие возможности для взаимных инвестиций" (in Russian). Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  4. ^ "Azərbaycan :: Baş səhifə". www.azerbaijans.com. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  5. ^ Editor, Web (April 5, 2018). "Venezuela opens embassy in Azerbaijan". The Santiago Times. Retrieved May 8, 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Venezuela". www.mfa.gov.az. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  7. ^ "Venezuela and Azerbaijan strengthen strategic alliances • Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores". Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores. October 25, 2019. Archived from the original on August 8, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  8. ^ "Azerbaijan-Venezuela relations".
  9. ^ "Official web-site of President of Azerbaijan Republic – NEWS » Signing Azerbaijan, Venezuela signed bilateral documents". en.president.az. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  10. ^ "Chairmanship in Non-Aligned Movement passes from Venezuela to Azerbaijan (UPDATE)". Trend.Az. October 25, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  11. ^ Gotev, Georgi (December 4, 2018). "Official: Azerbaijan is ready for chairing Non-Aligned Movement in 2019–2022". www.euractiv.com. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  12. ^ "Azerbaijan to supply oil to Belarus for Venezuela". Reuters. December 27, 2010. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  13. ^ APA.az. "Азербайджан и Венесуэла обсудят вопросы нефтяных операций". apa.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  14. ^ "Azerbaijan-Venezuela: Regime interests". www.turan.az. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  15. ^ "Азербайджан и Венесуэла обсудили преседательство в Движении неприсоединения". SalamNews.org (in Russian). Retrieved May 8, 2020.