Azerbaijan–Italy relations
Azerbaijan |
Italy |
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Diplomatic mission | |
Embassy of Azerbaijan, Rome | Embassy of Italy, Baku |
Envoy | |
Ambassador Rashad Aslanov | Ambassador Claudio Taffuri |
Bilateral ties exist between Azerbaijan and Italy. Azerbaijan has an embassy in Rome, while Italy has an embassy in Baku. Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
History
Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
Russo-Persian War resulted in the invasion of present-day Azerbaijan territory by Russian Empire. After the collapse of the Russian Empire, Azerbaijan Democratic Republic established the first democratic and secular state in the whole Muslim world. Italy was one of the countries that was able to establish diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan. Italy opened its consulate and military office in Baku[when?]. In that time, official visits of the Azerbaijani delegation to Italy and the Italian delegation to Azerbaijan were realized.
Recent political relations
Italy recognized the independence of Azerbaijan from Soviet Union on January 1, 1992. The diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on May 8, 1992. The first embassy of Italy among the Southern Caucasian republics was opened in Azerbaijan in 1997 and the embassy of Azerbaijan to Italy has been functioning since 2003.[citation needed]
Heydar Aliyev paid his first official visit to Italy in September 1997 and, between 1998 and 2003 government officials of Italy visited Azerbaijan, which resulted in signed agreements on cooperation in different spheres. Italian ambassadors to Azerbaijan have stated that the travel visa requirements might be softened between the two countries in the near future.[1] In April 1999, Italy opened a new building of the Italian Embassy in Baku.
The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Italy is notable for being the first chairman of OSCE Minsk Group's acting for the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. During Ilham Aliyev's official visits to Italy the subject was touched on again. President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi reminded that the attempts of the Minsk Group of OSCE had not produced any results yet and stated that he would do his best to strengthen the activity of the Minsk Group. In June 2005, during his visit to Azerbaijan, the head of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Migration of the Senate of Italy, said that Italy will protect the just position of Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict[2][3] to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Economic relations
Italy has become the biggest trade partner of Azerbaijan in importing crude oil and oil products. 51.9% of exportation from Azerbaijan has been directed to Italy since 2003. Italy mainly exports pipes for the oil sector, tobacco, leather, and furniture to Azerbaijan. The visits of the ministers of Economic Developments of both countries in 2007 resulted in signed agreements on the cooperation between Azerbaijan and Italy in the sector of natural gas.[4]
Co-operation in oil
In 2005 Azerbaijan exported 50% of its oil to Italy. The owner of a 5% share in the Contract of the Century, an Italian company Eni-Agip, is involved in the construction of the
Cooperation in the field of viticulture
Azerbaijan also plans to collaborate with the Italian Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo in the field of viticulture.[6] Italy's Manual Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo and, in order to exchange experience, has invited officials of the Ministry of Agriculture of Azerbaijan economy to Italy.[7]
Imports and exports
Year | Amount Thousands of USD[8] |
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2019 | 369 900 |
2020[9] | 396 214 |
2021[10] | 419 657 |
2022[11] | 340 432,64 |
Year | Amount Thousands of USD[8] |
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2020[9] | 4 172 239 |
2021[10] | 9 243 521 |
2022[11] | 17 782 508,08 |
Export goods: oil, gas, food
Cultural relations
During the Soviet era, in 1972, the city of Italy,
Diplomacy
See also
- Foreign relations of Azerbaijan
- Foreign relations of Italy
- Roman influence in Caucasian Albania
- Petroleum industry in Azerbaijan
References
- ^ Interview with Mario Giorgio Stefano Baldi
- ^ Итальянский сенат рассмотрит документ, включающий положения об армяно-азербайджанском конфликте "Азер Керимли: «Итальянский сенат рассмотрит документ, включающий положения об армяно-азербайджанском конфликте» - ИНТЕРВЬЮ - 1NEWS.AZ". Archived from the original on 2015-11-01. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
- ^ Сенат Италии принял резолюцию по Нагорному Карабаху Archived February 21, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Official General Reference on bilateral relations of Azerbaijan and Italy Archived April 20, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Azeri gas set to reach EU via Turkey, Greece, Italy - Latest News".
- ^ Director of the Azerbaijan Research Institute of Viticulture and Wine, Tariel Panahov, visited the famous Italian company «Vivai Cooperativi. Azerbaijan intends to cooperate with the Italian company in the field of viticulture
- ^ в целях обмена опытом пригласило сотрудников Министерства сельского Азербайджана хозяйства в Италию Archived April 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Азербайджан увеличил импорт из Италии
- ^ a b "International trade statistics 2020 year" (PDF). Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan Official website (in Azerbaijani).
- ^ a b "International trade statistics 2021 year" (PDF). Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan Official website (in Azerbaijani).
- ^ a b "International trade statistics 2022 year" (PDF). Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan Official website (in Azerbaijani).
- ^ Azerbaijani Embassy in Italy Archived August 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Dante Aligyeri". Archived from the original on 2020-11-04. Retrieved 2011-10-02.