The Lao People's Democratic Republic
Bilateral diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Lao People's Democratic Republic were established on the 22th of May 1995.
The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with its residence in Hanoi, is also accredited to the Lao People's Democratic Republic. The Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in Moscow is accredited to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Mutual visits of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs
On June 18-20, 2017, the Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Salimsay Kommasit, paid an official visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
On September 15-16, 2017, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov, paid an official visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
On 5-6 April 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mr. Salimsay Kommasit, paid a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Inter-parliamentary relations
In June 2021, an Interparliamentary friendship group for the Western region of Asian states (including Azerbaijan) was established in the National Assembly of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Group leader: Hamfeng Vilaphan (Khampheng Vilaphan).
Contractual and legal framework
Two documents were signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Economic cooperation
Trade turnover, exports, and imports between the two countries (in thousands of US dollars)
|
Years |
Trade turnover |
Exports |
Imports |
|
2021 |
171.03 |
0.00 |
171.03 |
|
2022 |
0.00 |
257.69 |
257.69 |
|
2023 (January-September) |
140.12 |
0.00 |
140.12 |
Source: The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Diplomatic Representation
Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan accredited in the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Address: 6A Le Hong Phong street, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi city, Vietnam
Official website: www.hanoi.mfa.gov.az
Tel: +84247379011