The Holy See
Bilateral diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Holy See
Azerbaijan established diplomatic relations with the Holy See on May 23, 1992. The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Holy See was opened in 2022.
Azerbaijan attaches importance to its bilateral relations with the Holy See and bilateral ties comprise the political, cultural and humanitarian areas.
Mutual visits of the Heads of the States
- President Heydar Aliyev:
September 24-27, 1997, official visit
- President Ilham Aliyev:
February 26, 2005, official visit
March 6, 2015, official visit
February 22, 2020, official visit
- Pope John Paul II:
May 22-23, 2002, official visit
- Pope Francis:
October 02, 2016, official visit
Mutual visits of the Vice Presidents
- Mehriban Aliyeva:
September 26, 2018, official visit
Mutual visits of the Prime Ministers
- Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone:
March 6-9, 2008, official visit
- Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin:
July 8-11, 2023, official visit
Mutual visits of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs
- Elmar Mammadyarov:
July 6, 2011, working visit
- Elmar Mammadyarov:
September 17, 2019, official visit
- Giovanni Loyola:
19-22 may 2006 – official visit
- Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher:
February 9-12, 2018, official visit
Inter-parliamentary relations
- Ogtay Asadov:
March 19, 2013, working visit (to participate in the inauguration ceremony of Pope Francis)
Contractual and legal framework
9 bilateral agreements have been signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Holy See.