The Republic of Rwanda
Bilateral diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Rwanda
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Rwanda were established on May 28, 2004. A joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Rwanda was signed in New York on May 28, 2004.
The Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Turkey is also accredited in Azerbaijan.
Relations between Azerbaijan and Rwanda are mainly developed within the framework of the UN, NAM, and OIC. Rwanda supported the extension of the chairmanship period of Azerbaijan's Non-Aligned Movement and supported the initiatives of our country as a chairman, especially the efforts related to COVID-19. Regarding bilateral relations between our countries, it is necessary to identify new areas for cooperation, and in this regard, mutual visits of delegations and business groups should be organized.
Mutual visits of the Heads of the States
- On May 28-30, 2019, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, paid an unofficial visit to Baku to watch the final game of the European Football League held in Baku.
Mutual visits of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs
- In September 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda, Vincent Biruta, within the framework of the high-level week of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. During the meeting, "Memorandum of understanding on political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Rwanda" and "Agreement between the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the government of the Republic of Rwanda on the exemption of diplomatic and service passport holders from the visa requirement" were signed.
Economic cooperation
Trade turnover, exports, and imports between the two countries (in thousands of US dollars)
|
Years |
Trade turnover |
Exports |
Imports |
|
2021 |
33.11 |
- |
33.11 |
|
2022 |
17.49 |
- |
17.49 |
|
2023 (January-October) |
20.75 |
- |
20.75 |
Source: The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan