The Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Bilateral diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the 26th of December 1991. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on the 30th of January 1992.
The Republic of Azerbaijan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have cooperative relationships, particularly on a multilateral basis through the UN, the Non-Aligned Movement, and other international organizations.
Mutual visits of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs
On the 5th to the 6th of April 2018, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Ri Yong-ho, paid a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan to participate at the 18th Midterm Ministerial Conference of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).
Contractual and legal framework
1 agreement was signed between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Economic cooperation
Trade turnover, exports, and imports between the two countries (in thousands of US dollars)
Years |
Trade turnover |
Exports |
Imports |
2021 |
20.73 |
0 |
20.73 |
2022 |
0.03 |
0 |
0.03 |
2023 (January-September) |
26.96 |
0 |
26.96 |
Source: The State Statistical Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan