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Information on the of bilateral relations

Bilateral diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Latvia

The Republic of Latvia recognized the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the 8^th of January 1992. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on the 11^th of January 1994.

The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Republic of Latvia was opened in 2005.

The Embassy of the Republic of Latvia in the Republic of Azerbaijan was opened in 2006.

Relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Latvia have developed at a high level in all areas. The political dialogue between the two countries continues through regular reciprocal visits at the highest possible levels.

On the 16^th to the 18^th of July 2017, a delegation led by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, paid an official visit to the Republic of Latvia.

On the 16^th to the 17^th of March 2017, the President of the Republic of Latvia, Mr Raimonds Vējonis, paid a working visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

On the 12^th to the 13^th of December 2019, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov, paid an official visit to the Republic of Latvia.

On the 12^th to the 14^th of February 2017, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, paid an official visit to Azerbaijan

Inter-parliamentary relations

The Working Group for Azerbaijani-Latvian Inter-Parliamentary Relations has been established and operates in the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The group is chaired by Kamran Bayramov.

The Latvian Saeima, the parliament of the Republic of Latvia, has a group to promote co-operation with the Azerbaijani Parliament. The group is headed by Roman Naudinsh.

Contractual and legal framework

In total, forty-three documents were signed between Azerbaijan and Latvia.

Economic co-operation

In general, forty-seven Latvian companies operate in Azerbaijan in the fields of construction, services, industry, communications, transport, trade, banking and insurance.
Trade turnover between the two countries(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

Years	Imports	Exports	Trade turnover	Balance
2016	7.88	0.85	8.73	- 7.03
2017	13.03	2.03	15.06	- 11
2018	19.88	2.51	22.39	- 17.37
2019	11.80	0.86	12.66	- 10.94
2020	11.80	0.87	12.67	- 10.93

Source: The State Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

On the 3^rd of October 2005, the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Scientific, Technical and Cultural Cooperation was established between the two countries. So far, the commission has held 7 meetings.