The Republic of Kazakhstan

Bilateral diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Kazakhstan

Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Kazakhstan were established on August 30, 1992. The Embassy of Kazakhstan in Azerbaijan was established in 1993, and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Kazakhstan was set up in 2004. Additionally, the Consulate General in the city of Aktau has been opened in 2008.

The historical, cultural, and religious similarities between the Azerbaijani and Kazakh peoples form the foundation of the traditional friendship and brotherly relations between the two countries.

A dynamic political dialogue based on mutual respect and trust established at the highest level serves as the primary factor shaping the close cooperation between the two countries across various domains, fostering significant achievements.

The relations between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have evolved into a strategic partnership and alliance, reflecting a new depth and significance.

Beyond the bilateral partnership encompassing economy, trade, investments, energy security, transport, and communications, the collaboration between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan on regional and international platforms, particularly within the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), holds significant potential and expansive prospects.

The gift of the Kazakh people to Azerbaijan - the Children's Creativity Center named after Kurmangazy, built and commissioned in the liberated territories of the city of Fuzuli, is considered as another symbol of friendship and brotherly relations between our peoples.

Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan not only engage in a bilateral format but also collaborate effectively within regional and international organizations, showing mutual support and attentiveness to each other's national interests.

Mutual visits of the Heads of the States

- The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, made a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 13-14, 2022, in order to participate in the VI Summit of the Council on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia and at the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

- The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, made an official visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on April 10, 2023.

- The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, made a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 3, 2023 in order to participate in the 10th Anniversary Summit of the Organization of Turkic States.

- The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, made a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on July 3-4, 2024 to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.

- On August 9, 2024, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, made a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to participate in the Sixth Consultative Meeting of the Central Asian Heads of State.

- The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kasim-Jomart Tokayev, made an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on August 24, 2022.

- The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kasim-Jomart Tokayev, made a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on November 24, 2023 to participate in the Summit Meeting of the Heads of State and Government of the UN Special Program for the Economies of the Central Asian Countries - SPECA.

- The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kasim-Jomart Tokayev, made a state visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on March 11-12, 2024.

- The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kasim-Jomart Tokayev, made a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan to participate in the informal summit meeting of the Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States held in the city of Shusha on July 5-6, 2024.

- The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Kasim-Jomart Tokayev, made a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on November 11-13, 2024.

Mutual visits of the Heads of the Government

- The Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Ali Asadov, made a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 28, 2022 to participate at the meeting of the CIS Heads of Government.

- The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Alikhan Smaylov, made an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on June 22, 2023.

Mutual visits of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs

- The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov, made a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 12, 2022, in order to participate in the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the CIS.

- The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov, made a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan on November 25, 2022, in order to participate in the tripartite meeting of the ministers responsible for foreign affairs and transport of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkey, held in Aktau.

- On May 10, 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov, made a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to participate in the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia.

- The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Mukhtar Tleuberdi, made a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on June 27, 2022, to participate at the First Tripartite Meeting of Foreign Affairs and Transport Ministers from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkey.

- The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Mr. Murat Nurtleu, made a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on October 10, 2023, in order to participate in the 27th meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Economic Cooperation Organization held in Shusha.

Inter-parliamentary relations

A working group on Azerbaijan-Kazakhstan inter-parliamentary relations functions in the AR Milli Majlis.

Head of the group: Adil Aliyev

A group on cooperation with Azerbaijan operates in the Senate (head of the group - Murat Bakhtiyaruli) and Majlis (head of the group - Balaim Kesebayeva) of the Parliament of Kazakhstan.

Contractual and legal framework

163 documents have been signed. Important documents:

- "Declaration on friendly relations and strategic partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Kazakhstan" (March 1, 2004, Astana);

- "Agreement on strategic partnership and alliance relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Kazakhstan" (May 24, 2005, Baku);

- "Declaration on strengthening strategic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Kazakhstan and deepening alliance cooperation" (August 24, 2022, Baku).

Economic cooperation

In 1999, the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation was established to develop economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.

Co-chairs of the commission:

Parviz Shahbazov (Minister of Energy) from Azerbaijan

Serik Jumangarin (Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Trade and Integration) by Kazakhstan

So far, the commission has held a total of 20 meetings.

The 20th meeting of the commission was held on March 5, 2024 in Astana.

Trade turnover, exports, and imports between the two countries (in millions of US dollars)

Source: The State Customs Committee of the Respublic of Azerbaijan

Trade turnover with the Republic of Kazakhstan decreased by 47.50 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, with imports decreasing by 56.38 percent and exports decreasing by 5.31 percent.

In 2023, the Republic of Kazakhstan's share in the foreign trade turnover of the Republic of Azerbaijan was 0.61 percent (26th position), with 1.25 percent (15th place) in imports and 0.29 percent (23rd place) in exports.

Diplomatic Representation

Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Kazakhstan

Address: Astana city, Anatoly Khrapatiy street, building 4

Official website: astana.mfa.gov.az

Email: astana@mission.mfa.gov.az

Tel: +7 7172 75 55 27, +7 7172 75 55 29

Fax: +385 1 6438929

Consulate General of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Aktau, Republic of Kazakhstan

Address: Aktau city, 15 microdistrict, 30K-1, 130000

Official website: aktau.mfa.gov.az

Email: aktau@mission.mfa.gov.az

Tel:  (+7292) 42 23 00

Fax: (+7292) 42 21 90