The State of Palestine
Bilateral diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State of Palestine
A protocol on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Palestinian National Authority was signed on the 15th of April 1992.
The Republic of Azerbaijan and the State of Palestine have strong political relations, which helps to further improve bilateral cooperation. In recent years, our nations built strong cooperative contacts, particularly in the humanitarian sphere. The Republic of Azerbaijan has contributed millions of US dollars in financial help to the Palestinian people. Relations between the two nations might be assessed positively. Both on a bilateral basis and within international platforms, the State of Palestine has always supported the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Mutual visits of the Heads of the States
- June 28-29, 2011 - Official visit of the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas
Mutual visits of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs
- April 22, 2013- Official visit of Elmar Mammadyarov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- March 30, 2023- Official visit of Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
- Working visits of Riyad Al-Maliki, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants of the State of Palestine:
June 11, 2013;
April 5-6, 2018;
November 4-6, 2018;
October 24-26, 2019;
March 2, 2023;
July 5, 2023.
Contractual and legal framework
In total, four documents on co-operation in various areas were signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the State of Palestine.
Economic cooperation
Trade turnover, exports, and imports between the two countries (in thousands of US dollars)
|
Years |
Trade turnover |
Exports |
Imports |
|
2019 |
438.19 |
- |
438.19 |
|
2020 |
277.37 |
- |
277.37 |
|
2021 |
669.70 |
149.21 |
520.49 |
|
2022 |
542.69 |
195.48 |
347.21 |
|
2023 (January-October) |
453.93 |
210.86 |
243.07 |
Source: The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan