The Republic of Portugal
Bilateral diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Portuguese Republic
Portugal recognized the independence of Azerbaijan on the 7th of January 1992. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on the 5th of June 1992.
On the 16th to the 17th of November 2016, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov, paid an official visit to Portugal.
Inter-parliamentary relations
The Working Group for Azerbaijani-Portuguese Inter-Parliamentary Relations has been established and operates in the Milli Majlis. The groups has six members and is chaired by Mrs Nigar Arpadarai.
Contractual and legal framework
In total, three documents were signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Portuguese Republic.
Economic co-operation
Trade turnover between Azerbaijan and Portugal (In millions of U.S. dollars)
|
Years |
Imports |
Exports |
Trade turnover |
Balance |
|
2016 |
11003,7 |
257147,3 |
268151 |
246143,6 |
|
2017 |
9944,5 |
381028,8 |
390973,3 |
371084,3 |
|
2018 |
15510,80 |
528717,60 |
544228,40 |
513206,8 |
|
2019 |
14529,25 |
353914,91 |
368444,16 |
339385,66 |
|
2020 |
12339,15 |
239779,07 |
252118,22 |
227439,92 |
|
2021 (January-march) |
3.101,97 |
123.833,81 |
126.935,78 |
|
The main products for export: crude oil, jet kerosene, raw hides and skins, etc.
The main products for import: machinery, electrical equipment and spare parts, clothing, pharmaceuticals, plastics, printed materials, meat and meat products, etc.
Diplomatic mission:
Address of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Portuguese Republic:
50, Ouled Said Souissi, Rabat
Website: rabat.mfa.gov.az