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 cooperation
Trade turnover, exports, and imports between the two countries (in millions of US dollars)
|
Years |
Trade turnover |
Exports |
Imports |
|
2019 |
14 529.25 |
353 914.91 |
368 444.16 |
|
2020 |
12 339.15 |
239 779.07 |
252 118.22 |
|
2021 |
16 566.18 |
587 440.31 |
604 006.49 |
|
2022 |
13 212.14 |
743 407.52 |
756 619.66 |
|
2023 |
13 733.48 |
299 628 .28 |
313 361.76 |
|
2024 (January-September) |
11 143.49 |
437 678.72 |
448 822.21 |
Source: The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan
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